Head of Individual Needs and Inclusion

The British International School of Stockholm wishes to appoint an experienced Head of IN and Inclusion.
The Head of IN and Inclusion is a member of the Extended Leadership Team and will normally be expected to teach up to a 50% timetable. This role would suit somebody who has already held a leadership role. For an idea of the breadth of the position, please see the Job Description on our website.
The successful candidate will work with the leadership teams at BISS to strategically develop an integrated student support services department of which IN and Inclusion are an integral part.
The successful candidate will have:
• experience of successful middle leadership in a special educational needs role
• an understanding and experience of learning needs across the whole school age range
• experience of leading in an international setting
• proven ability to lead change
• experience of teaching learners with diverse language and learning needs
In addition, applicants should:
• be a fully qualified teacher (UK BEd or PGCE with relevant degree, or hold the equivalent recognised teaching qualifications from other countries)
• have evidence of continued relevant professional development
• be a fluent English speaker
We offer you:
• a wonderful country and school in which to work
• excellent professional development opportunities
• supportive and aspirational parents
• extremely friendly and vibrant staff and students from a rich range of backgrounds
The successful candidate will:
• be a dynamic leader with a desire for improving students’ learning
• be able to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with students, staff and parents
• have a strong set of leadership competencies which enables effective challenge, holding to account and support, as necessary
• have excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
• be a confident user of technology to transform learning
• be calm under pressure and able to deal effectively and non-confrontational with learners, staff and parents
• be a reflective and innovative practitioner and a lifelong learner
• be community and internationally minded and want to participate beyond the classroom
• be willing to contribute time and energy beyond the normal practice of a classroom teacher
• have exceptional communication skills
If you are internationally-minded, and have the desire to help shape the exciting future of our school, we would love to hear from you.