School Principal

The British International School, Uppsala (BISU) is a STEAM Education British school and benefits from being part of a global community around the world. BISU is the best educational choice of the globally mobile diplomatic, business and research community in Uppsala, Sweden.
The British International School, Uppsala will offer the broad, balanced British curriculum, delivering an “Internationally British” STEAM education in English to children aged 5 to 18.
The school is opening in August 2021 for grades K through Grade 10 and will offer grades 11 and 12 in the subsequent years. The school is currently enroling for the academic year 2021-2022.
The school’s curriculum will also integrate technology, featuring hands-on project-based learning, innovative teaching methods, technology initiatives and worldwide partnerships with leading experts and organizations in technology-related research and practice.
We are looking to appoint from June/July 2021
As the school Principal you will improve the educational outcomes of students and develop the quality of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, innovative, and motivational leader. The role of Principal would suit a candidate who has an excellent understanding of the complexities of managing and promoting an all through day school in the independent sector. The right candidate will have strong commercial acumen, strategic vision and flair, excellent communication skills and the ability to both inspire and build strong relationships with the stakeholders and the wider community.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
To be an outstanding leader for all students and staff, ensuring that the highest level of standards is in place throughout the school.
To support, recruit and develop staff to ensure they provide an outstanding level of education, learning and service.
To oversee and develop the curriculum offering to ensure a leading-edge provision remains in place.
To manage the day-to-day operations of the school to ensure they are efficient and effective and excellent standards are maintained.
To promote and enhance the reputation of British International school as a distinctive school of choice.
To work with the Governors and key stakeholders to ensure that the strategic and development plans are prioritised to meet the future needs of the school and its community.



TO APPLY
Application for the position of Principal should include the following:
A full Curriculum Vitae
A covering letter inclusive of a strong supporting statement
The name of two referees and their contact details

Please also upload a covering letter on how you demonstrate the competencies outlined in the advertisement but also what your key priorities would be prior to opening and the first year of the school.
Important Note:
STEAM Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment. More information can be found here www.steameducation.se