Arbetsbeskrivning

Reports to: School Director

Our vision

To be recognised as a leading international school that inspires and educates generations of global change-makers.

Our mission

Stockholm International School inspires and educates children of the global community through internationally recognised learning programs. We enable international mobility and support growth and talent development in the Stockholm region and beyond.

Description/Purpose:

The Interim Primary Principal has a key role to play in SIS achieving its Vision and Mission, ensuring that in their respective school section/programme, the school’s daily operations concentrate both on students’ learning and well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall educational leadership management of the Primary section of the school.
• Strives to ensure the provision of quality education and success in student achievement
• Manages procedures and protocols to best achieve educational outcomes
• Plans collaboratively with the Programme Coordinator to oversee management of resources effectively and equitably based on the budget
• Demonstrates a professional knowledge of the principles and practices of leading learning in a school and supporting and modelling Professional Learning
• Develops strategies with the Programme Coordinator to enhance the performance and welfare of the staff in their section
• Promotes a welcoming environment for members of the wider community into the school
• Works collaboratively as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Educational Leadership Team to facilitate coordination amongst the primary, middle, upper school, and administrative sections
• Creates an atmosphere that encourages learning

Communication

• Coordinates and implements appropriate orientation and information sessions for all stakeholders and members of the wider community
• Meets with parents of their section who have specific interests or concerns
• Liaises with other international schools in order to enhance both the school’s development and its profile
• Meets regularly with the Director and programme coordinators to ensure a whole-school focus
• Briefs the Director on all matters of significance pertaining to the students in their section
• Liaises with the Dean of Students in regards to child protection and any social-emotional or learning support matters
• Oversees that student evaluation and assessment meet the needs of students
• Ensures the physical environment is safe and meets the needs of students
• Deals with disciplinary cases that might arise in their section in accordance with SIS Behavioural Expectations
• Ensures that students recognise diversity and promote respect between individuals

Staff

• Directly oversees the work of the teaching staff in their section as the line manager
• Implements with the ELT the school’s agreed approach to PDSE/Development talks for all teachers in their PDSE group
• Leads with the Director the selection of teachers in their respective section
• Ensures that teachers receive appropriate support and resources
• Ensures that staff has the necessary resources to provide the best learning experiences

Administration

• Holds regular meetings with teachers, program coordinators, subject leaders and advisors to deal with matters of interest and significance relating to the work of their section
• Works with the Leadership Teams in the construction of the whole-school calendar
• Ensures on an ongoing basis that dates for all activities specifically involving their sections are entered into the calendar
• Leads the creation of the timetable in collaboration with the ELT and school scheduler
• Collaborates in the development of their section based on the school’s strategic plan and annual goal
• Assists in coordinating the school’s accreditation programs
• Proofreads and generates the student reports and student awards
• In charge of the revision of new student applications and placement of new and existing students (class lists). In these processes, cooperating closely with the Admissions Officers, Dean of Students, Language Acquisition Subject Leaders, the nurse, counsellors, and advisors
• Ensures that the SIS pedagogy meets international standards
• Is in charge for the creation and implementation of the section budget

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• Has previous experience in a leadership position within the School section
• Has previous successful experience with IB or an International based curriculum
• Holds a university degree
• Has a degree or certification in education
• Is familiar with IB verification processes, CIS or similar accreditation processes
• Demonstrates strong team leadership and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is community-oriented and motivated to involve the full range of the school community - staff, students and parents in the management and development of their section at SIS
• Acts as a school ambassador in engaging with external stakeholders when needed
• Is sensitive towards, and familiar with, a diverse range of student learning needs as well as cross-cultural issues
• Demonstrates success modelling and inspires a love of learning
• Is fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage human, financial, and physical resources to deliver a high-quality organisational outcome
• Has a pleasant and friendly personality
• Is a self-reflective life-long learner
• Has strong ethical principles and a sense of fairness

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Education, or equivalent, with a demonstrated interest in remaining at the forefront of educational trends
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda of the school
• Proven track record of success in hiring, leading, and managing school faculty

Contract:

Temporary full-time

Time allocation: 100%

Starting: As soon as possible or upon agreement

Ending: July 31, 2027

Salary:

Individually negotiated or based on salary scale

Application:

Last day for application: May 3, 2026

We only accept applications in English and from certified candidates.

SIS holds the right to offer the position as soon as a viable candidate is found.

Please send your letter of interest and CV to [email protected]. Please write Interim Primary Principal] in the Subject Line.