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.

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About this vacancy Assistant Principal / Biträdande Rektor Focus on grades 4-9 This is an exciting role for an ambitious Assistant Principal to join an excellent school. It is a highly visible leadership role with extraordinary expectations. At Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) 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. IES schools have a dynamic international atmosphere with staff and students from all over the world. Our schools are open to all students.  Our students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Do you see solutions, work effectively with others and get people on board towards achieving common goals? If so, this presents an excellent opportunity for you, where your abilities will be given space to grow and develop.  IES Halmstad is a popular school for students in grades 4 through 9, with about 600 students and 70 employees located in the beautiful city of Halmstad. The role The Assistant Principal will lead the school forward on pastoral affairs. You will build upon and implement positive social norms and lead work in preventative measures to insure a nurturing school environment. Your will directly impact the culture in the school, enabling teachers to teach and students to learn. As part of the school leadership team you will work closely with the Principal and the leader team in both strategic and operational aspects. You will actively work to ensure all students complete their compulsory education and are qualified for gymnasium.  You will lead the Student Health Care Team and Heads of Year and our CAD team. Also included in the position is responsibility for around 20 employees. Who are you? / Vem är du? - You are a visible role model with a strong presence in the daily life of the school. - You have a good structural ability to plan, execute and deliver results for the improvement processes that IES Halmstad has started. - You are a safe and stable person and leader for others - You have a good ability to communicate to be able to build: professional relationships, understanding and to make employees, parents and students feel safe.   - You think ahead, plan for the long term and base your decisions with a holistic perspective.  - You are flexible and adaptable to change, whilst following through on outcomes.  - You enjoy working with young people and thrive in the school environment. Requirements/ Kravprofil - Prior experience to lead others in a school environment - Relevant pedagogic degree/education For the position it is also meritorious if you have prior experience from working in an international school, you are fluent in English and have additional, relevant, education in leadership. We will also place emphasis on finding the right person for the position. Application The recruitment process will be taking place with interviews and more during the afternoon at 15/4 and at 25/4 at IES Halmstad or digitally where you will meet various personnel and school principal Tomas Andreasson.  Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to reading your application! Contacts Tomas Andreasson Principal, IES Halmstad [email protected] 0736 61 98 60