About this role
Description
Jättestensskolan is a municipal primary school located in southern Biskopsgården, on Hisingen in Gothenburg.
The catchment area is a mix of villas, townhouses, and multi-family housing. The school has approximately 610 students and around 75 employees. Jättestensskolan offers the entire primary school range; preschool class, after-school activities, and grades 1-9. We also offer recess activities and homework support. There are two schoolyards and, in addition to the regular classrooms, craft rooms, art rooms, science rooms, music rooms, home economics rooms, a sports hall, and a large common area for grades 7-9.
Jättestensskolan is an active school, and we place great emphasis on being physically active because we are convinced that it creates good conditions for our students' learning and a good working environment for our staff.
Job Responsibilities
The leadership team at Jättestensskolan consists of a principal and two deputy principals, each responsible for approximately 25 employees, which provides the conditions for close and pedagogical leadership.
We are now seeking a deputy principal for grades F-4 and after-school activities. The role of deputy principal involves exercising leadership close to students and employees and being part of the school management. The deputy principal focuses on the school's core processes and works daily to make a difference for students. The role largely involves working operationally under delegated responsibility. You will be a pedagogical leader and role model for employees, with a strong focus on education and knowledge development. Furthermore, you will lead the work of the student health team. In this position, there is freedom with responsibility, and you are expected to act independently with support from the principal and other members of the leadership team, while also contributing to decisions at a higher level.
Qualifications
The position requires:
- College degree of at least 180 credits with a pedagogical orientation
• Leadership experience
• At least 4 years of experience working in schools
• Knowledge of laws/regulations and other governing documents at national and city levels for all school and activity forms within primary education
• Insight into financial management and resource allocation
• Understanding of laws/regulations and collective agreements related to employer responsibilities
The following are also meritorious for the position:
- Principal training
- Leadership development program/education or preparatory management training
- School leadership or other management experience
- Experience leading and developing grades F-4 and after-school activities
- Documented knowledge of work environment management
- Experience leading student health teams
As a person, you are committed and confident in your leadership, with the ability to prioritize tasks and inspire employees. You are a clear communicator who can influence decisions and build trusting relationships. Your structured approach results in effective time management and systematic work.
You have the ability to lead change constructively and are receptive to others' opinions and perspectives. You can identify and analyze problems, propose solutions, and be attentive to others' needs and views. You are motivated by clearly defined goals and can transform them into concrete actions. You are clear and can influence decisions, and you see your work in a broader context and understand how it affects and is affected by other parts of the organization.
Warm welcome to apply!
About Us
We are creating the future in Gothenburg – one lesson at a time
Every weekday, thousands of children and young people meet in our schools – with them, we are shaping Gotheborg's future. In the primary school administration, we are 10,000 committed employees working together to help all students succeed and grow, regardless of background or circumstances. You play an important role in creating an equivalent school of high quality, where you can both develop and develop the operations. You build knowledge, community, and future confidence together with your colleagues. With us, you can make a real difference.
Gothenburg's Primary School Administration is responsible for the city's nearly 140 municipal schools, from preschool class to grade 9, adapted primary school, after-school activities, and cultural school. Welcome to work near the forest, city, or sea. We are Gothenburg.