Karlstad
Assistant Principal
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Assistant Principal
Internationella Engelska Skolan Karlstad is now looking for an Assistant Principal of Academics for years (7-9) to join our international team of educators. IES Karlstad is looking for someone who is passionate about the IES ethos and believes that every child can exceed their potential. The Assistant Principal for senior school needs to be focused on solutions, work effectively with others and is always student focused.
The ideal candidate has teaching experience, a passion for developing education and has experience in a school leadership position. It is important that you are fluent in Swedish and English and you need to have a thorough working knowledge of the Swedish educational system. The role is vital in establishing and implementing the high academic standards expected within IES. The position requires a strategic mindset and a hands on approach. It will involve daily contact with teachers, staff, students and parents.
Key areas of responsibility
The Assistant Principal of Academics is part of the school's leadership team and works closely with the Principal, Student Care Team, Heads of Department and teachers to develop top educational practices. How do we continue to improve the quality of teaching? How do we support students in fulfilling their potential? How do we monitor students’ progress? These are a few of the many questions that you will work with as part of our systematic quality work.
You should believe in the central pillars of what we at IES offer to students:
To command the English language - the key to the world.
A safe and orderly environment, where teachers can teach and students can learn.
High academic expectations.
Required competencies and desired qualifications/experiences
We are looking for individuals who are organised, focused and resilient to the day-to-day pressures that working in education can bring. The successful candidate is a highly committed team player with drive, energy and passion, who:
Coaches and supports teachers to develop their practice
Inspires a love of learning within students
Has a collaborative relationship with parents
Has a deep understanding about the school law
Has an in-depth knowledge of grading and LGR 22
Has a high technical skill and utilisation of SchoolSoft and Skola24
Ansök genom att skicka CV och personligt brev märkt "Assistant principal" till: applications.karlstad@engelska.se
Utdrag ur Belastningsregistret är obligatoriskt. Lämnas in oöppnat till skolan.
About IES
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 46 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.
