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Assistant Principal year level 6-9
Internationella Engelska Skolan Linköping
Source: Arbetsformedlingen Platsbanken · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
IES Linköping opened in 2003 and offers a bilingual education to 550 students between grades F-9 and a fulfilling career opportunity for around 80 employees. At IES Linköping we make a difference in the lives of our students. Our students master the English language in a positive environment of high expectations. We believe a safe and structured school is essential for the best possible social and academic development. We follow Swedish school law, teaching and setting grades according to Lgr 22 and we are proud of our diverse and engaged multicultural school. We are looking for an Assistant Principal (AP) for grades 6-9 to join our leadership team, who will support the Principal in leading and creating the opportunity for every student to realise their own potential in an international environment. The AP position involves being a member of the Senior Management Team, and having staff responsibility, for instance managing both the Student Care Team functions and the Heads of Year. We are looking for candidates who can lead, manage and train their staff to ensure that students experience consistency, within a caring and supportive school environment. 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 Middle Leaders who in turn lead their teams - Plan and lead professional development for staff - Monitor, follow up on and develop our students’ learning and behavioral outcomes (Systematic Quality Work) - Collaborate with other school leaders around academic and social support structures to ensure our resources are used effectively - Lead development, appraisal and salary talks About you: - We are looking for someone who is passionate about education and creating a climate for learning and you have the ability to engage and inspire both students and staff - You are a competent and enthusiastic role model and leader with a strong presence to help us continue to develop the teaching, learning & behavior - You are a committed, strategic, positive and reliable team player and are capable of developing ideas, leading teams and coaching individuals. You also work operatively as an individual - You promote bilingualism, have an international mindset and approach, exercise cultural intelligence and good interpersonal skills - You are a qualified teacher or possess equivalent leadership experience within a school environment, coupled with a proven track record of student success - You have a proven track record in student care and academics, and leadership experience including staff responsibility - You are able to work professionally in both English and Swedish in meetings and presentations Support: - A strong and supportive leadership team, introduction & mentorship by the Principal - Additional leadership training, including the possibility to do UK Senior Leadership Training and later the Swedish Principal training, once 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 Opportunity - 100% position leading to permanency; 40-hour work week - Collective agreement with ALMEGA & additional pension payment & additional holiday days - A transparent, positive and constructive work environment - IES offers a wide range of social activities, career opportunities and professional development Want to find out more? - Watch an Introduction to IES and read what it is like to work with us - Visit our webpage and instagram “ies_linkoping” A personal letter, copies of qualifications and CV should be sent to recruitment.linkoping@engelska.se, citing "Assistant Principal" in the subject line. References are required and the position starts spring term 2027 or as agreed. 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 46 schools and around 30,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993. N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.