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.
Receptionist to IES Skellefteå Internationella Engelska Skolan Skellefteå* opened in 2019 and offers outstanding bilingual education to around 500 students between grades F-9, and fulfilling career opportunities for around 80 employees. Soon after, during the spring of 2021, we opened an International School in the same building. Although sharing the same values and staff, this International School follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education’s curriculum and is completely taught in English, for children within the ages of 5-16. Being part of IES means that you will be part of a truly international environment on a daily basis. We have both teachers and students from all corners of the world. Here you will be met daily by driven and committed staff who work together to ensure that we continue to deliver high academic results. For us, collaboration is key. IES Skellefteå is a bilingual school where we work together, staff and students, in an international environment. At IES Skellefteå we are a team that pulls in the same direction. To enjoy working with us, you should share our belief in the importance of clear values, collegial learning and common routines and approaches. * For more information about our school, please see www.skelleftea.engelska.se Job description - Manning the main entrance to the school (reception area) - Creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff - Supporting teachers and students with their requests - Answering the telephone and emails (info account) - Providing and updating documentation and contact information - Receiving application forms from students, teachers and parents - Taking attendance and contacting guardians in that regard - Supporting mother tongue teachers - Checking students in and out of Fritids if necessary We are looking for someone - with knowledge of/ who shares the values and ethos of the International English School - with administrative experience (previous work in a school is meritable) - fluent in spoken Swedish and English - with good computer & communication skills - who has the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - with good cooperation skills - who is flexible and responsible - who is proactive Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability The position is for a fixed-term contract at 50% (20 hours a week), with the possibility of renewal. Start date 07/01/2025 - 20/06/2025 end date. We look forward to receiving your application, which will only be accepted via the IES Careers database. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis, so the position may be filled before the deadline for applications.