About this role
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Job Responsibilities
We are seeking a Deputy Principal for the Adapted Primary School who, together with the Principal, Administrative Manager, teachers, and other staff, wants to work to provide all students with the best possible conditions for learning. You will report to the Principal and have management, development, follow-up, and collaboration responsibilities. On behalf of the Principal, you may also be responsible for one or more overarching assignments. As Deputy Principal at Hermodsdalsskolan's Adapted Primary School, you will work with a student-focused school leadership approach, being daily visible and present in your operations.
Together with other managers and leaders in the City of Malmö, your mission includes working towards a socially sustainable Malmö where every student is given equal opportunities to reach established goals. The organization is characterized by learning, where experiences and knowledge are shared and developed between employees, leaders, and operations. Your leadership will be marked by openness and a strong will to create good relationships within the organization and with our partners.
You will be driving the creation of a creative and safe working environment for our students and employees. You will be an ambassador and work to ensure that all of Malmö's adapted primary schools are attractive to students and guardians. You will also work to make our workplaces known for providing the best conditions for the pedagogical mission and leadership.
Qualifications
You have an academic degree equivalent to at least a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) and at least 30 ECTS in pedagogy. It is meritorious if you have completed a leadership development program or recruitment training for school managers. At least three years of experience as a Deputy Principal or other management role in school operations is required. It is also a requirement to have experience as a manager in an adapted primary school.
You have strong leadership skills and are a clear pedagogical leader who initiates, plans, and drives school development based on established goals. You work with clear structures and are stable and calm in your leadership. You are willing to learn and collaborate well with your colleagues. Your good communication skills give you influence over your employees, and you have the ability to reflect on your work and identify development areas based on regular follow-ups with your employees and students.
To succeed in the assignment, it is important that you can plan and organize your work.
About the Workplace
Hermodsdalsskolan's Adapted Primary School is facing exciting changes. The adapted primary school started in 2020 with three classes. This year, the operation has expanded to seven classes in grades 1-9, distributed across three subject classes and four subject area classes, and an investigation is currently ongoing regarding potential expansion and renovation. The after-school program has 17 students and short-term supervision. The after-school activities provide a good pedagogical environment based on children's interests and curiosity.
At Hermodsdalsskolan's Adapted Primary School, we see every student! We work with close relationships with both students and guardians and adapt instruction to each student. Here, we want all students to succeed!
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