Principal

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.


IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.


Are you our Principal for Internationella Engelska Skolan in Täby?

We seek a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the exciting challenge of leading and continuing the successful development of our IES flagship school in Täby.

IES Täby is one of our most established and successful IES schools, opened in 2006. Our largest IES school, IES Täby offers an outstanding bilingual education to 1300 students, located in 2 buildings between grades 4-9 in Täby Junior and Senior. IES Täby offers a fulfilling career opportunity for approx. 120 employees from Sweden and around the world. IES Täby follows the Swedish curriculum and is also proud to be a Cambridge International Associate school offering both the IGCSE student examinations and Professional development courses for staff.

At Internationella Engelska Skolan we make a difference in the lives of our students. We believe this is due to our clear ethos with engaged and visible leaders creating an environment in which teachers can teach and students learn. Our students and parents choose us because of the IES Ethos and International profile:

- we have ambitious academic goals for our students and ourselves and work hard to ensure every child lives up to their potential
- we offer a safe and calm working environment for both students and staff
- our students learn to command the English language 

The Principal will be supported by a very experienced and committed leadership team, as well as a professional, creative and knowledgeable staff body. IES takes pride in leadership excellence in a diverse environment and as an IES leader you really can make a difference and impact the lives of our students.

Who are you?

We are now looking for an experienced Principal with several years of leadership success to maintain and to develop our excellent flagship school in Täby in line with our IES Ethos and tradition. You have a proven track record as a principal in the Swedish education sector with solid people management experience and the ability to apply your extensive pedagogical leadership knowledge to create a work environment focused on professional growth.You are a visible, forward-thinking leader and positive role model for the IES culture and value proposition, inspiring both students and staff. You are passionate about education and create a climate for learning for all.

Want to find out more?

- Watch an Introduction to IES
- Read about teaching in our schools
- Explore our homepage www.engelska.se

Questions are answered by Regional Director Central: gina.ericsson@engelska.se

Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@engelska.se citing reference IES Principal Täby by 1st October 2024