Biträdande Rektor - Academics / Assistant Principal - Academics

Our students master the English language in a positive environment of high expectations. A safe and structured school is essential for the best possible social and academic development.
We are proud of our diverse and engaged multicultural school. We follow Swedish school law, teaching and setting grades according to Lgr 22. Every year around 90% of our teachers are qualified and over 90% of our students are able to apply for gymnasium. Parent and staff satisfaction is around 95% in our yearly anonymous surveys.

The position:
Collaborate with the Principal and other school leaders in the overall development of the school, its culture, strategy, structure and routines.
Monitor, follow up on and develop the quality of the planning, teaching, assessment and grading.
Lead and coach our team of Subject Leaders who in turn lead their teaching teams
Plan and lead professional development for staff.
Monitor, follow up on and develop our students’ learning outcomes (Systematic Quality Work).
Collaborate with other school leaders around academic and social support structures to ensure our resources are used as effectively as possible.
Lead development and salary talks.


About you:
We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic people leader to help us continue to develop the teaching and learning at our school.
As a person, you are a committed, strategic, positive and reliable team player. You are capable of leading teams, coaching individuals and working operatively as an individual.
You are a qualified teacher with significant experience of successful teaching.
Leadership training and experience is a clear merit.
You are able to work professionally in both English and Swedish.


Support:
A strong and supportive leadership team, introduction & mentorship by the Principal.
Additional leadership training, including the possibility to do Principal training when established in the role.
Monthly digital meetings and physical day conferences with other Academic Leaders from around IES
Positive, proactive and constructive school culture.
Clear routines and systems for how we work.
Open and transparent communication style.


Offer:
100% position leading to permanency; 40-hour work week.
Competitive salary at or above Jönköping Municipality Assistant Principal level.
Collective agreement with ALMEGA & additional pension payment & additional holiday days.
A transparent, positive and constructive work environment.
We take care of our staff and offer a wide range of social activities, career opportunities and professional development.
Healthy, free pedagogical lunches every day.


Application:
Send a personal letter and CV motivating your application to:
jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se
Write: "AP Academics" in the subject line.

Last application date is 2023-01-15.
Panel interviews will take place on 2023-01-24 (Tuesday week 4).
Position starts formally in August 2023, with the possibility of an early start for advance training and preparation.

Union representatives:
Helena Knutsson Mansilla (LR) - helena.knutsson.jonkoping@engelska.se
Kelly-Ann Noah (LR, safety representative) - kelly-ann.noah.jonkoping@engelska.se
Nicole Wandel (LF, safety representative) - nicole.wandel.jonkoping@engelska.se

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About IES & IES Jönköping:
Simon Varley has been the Principal of IES Jönköping since starting it in August 2009. The school now has 900 students and 120 staff. The staff work together in three school units Primary, Junior and Seniors across years F-9.
Internationella Engelska Skolan is a leading independent school group, reaching academic results far above average. It was founded in 1993 by Ms Barbara Bergström, a science teacher, originally from the US. Over 30,000 students are currently enrolled in our 43 schools around the country. Read more at engelska.se/work-with-us/