MassaJobb

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 yearly anonymous surveys.
See our webpage www.iesj.se/iesj and instagram “ies_jkpg” to get a feel for the school and its culture.

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 behavioural 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, appraisal and salary talks for your share of the team.

About you:

• We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic people leader to help us continue to develop the teaching, learning & behaviour at our school.
• As a person, you are a committed, strategic, positive and reliable team player.
  You are capable of developing ideas, leading teams, coaching individuals and also of working operatively as an individual.
• You 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.
• Leadership training and experience is a clear merit.
  
• 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.
• 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, copies of qualifications and CV motivating your application to: jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se

Write: "Assistant Principal" in the subject line.
Be prepared to provide references in advance of the interview if you are successful.

Last application date is 2026-05-12.

Panel interviews and assessment tasks will take place on 2026-05-19.
Candidates offered an interview must be able to attend onsite during this day for a total of 4 hours.
Please indicate in your application if this will be a barrier for you.

The position starts in August or as agreed otherwise.

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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 850 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 44 schools around the country.
Read more at engelska.se/work-with-us/