Pastoral Manager

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is through both Swedish and English, with English the language of the corridors. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with 43 schools and around 30,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

IES Eskilstuna is one of the largest schools in Sweden with 1,250 students enrolled in grades 1-9 and approx 130 staff members.

Pastoral Manager

You are a goal-oriented problem-solver, who is optimistic and enthusiastic. You are looking to work as part of a committed team and grow professionally. You are calm and self-controlled under pressure and a role model committed to achieving our IES ethos. You are a specialist in pastoral/student care and behaviour management.

Key Skills required:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge Swedish/English
• Ability to coordinate student support work
• High expectations of good behaviour and the ability to achieve it
• Knowledge of Swedish school law related to student care
• Knowledge of NPF and other disabilities
• Ability to coordinate schedules, events and activities
• Ability to drive the school’s rules, routines, and policies
• A problem solver and team player – gets things done

Main responsibilities:

• To secure the social welfare of all students
• Work proactively with students, parents, and staff to develop our IES values
• Presence and visibility across the building
• Ability to coordinate student support work
• Meeting parents/students and initiating solutions
• Documentation and following up
• Ability to initiate and drive and policies/procedures

Recruitment is ongoing and the position may be filled before the ads closing date.

We do not accept applications via email.