About this role
In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high, and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. Now we are seeking you who want to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities for development are excellent.
Sunnadalskolan is an F–9 school with approximately 400 students and a strong will to make a difference every day. Here, you will meet dedicated educators who together drive school development through collegiate learning and a well-functioning two-teacher system. This provides good conditions for both students' and educators' development, creating a strong learning culture in the classroom.
We believe in the power of collaboration. Therefore, we work closely together across professional boundaries – teachers, student health, after-school staff, and school management – with a common goal: to see every student and create a safe, inspiring, and inclusive learning environment. Our employees are characterized by great commitment, high competence, and a desire to always do their best for the students' sake.
Together, we create a school where each student gets the opportunity to grow both academically and as an individual. Do you want to contribute to a school where collaboration, development, and security go hand in hand? At Sunnadalskolan, you will have the chance to work in a team where you both make a difference and grow every day.
WORK TASKS
In your role as deputy principal, you will have personnel responsibility and some budget work. Together with the principal, your assignment will involve:
• Being a pedagogical leader and driving school development based on current governing documents and principal's directives.
• Having allocated/delegated responsibility for operations, personnel, work environment, and budget.
• Responsible for student follow-ups.
• Working with our systematic quality improvement and pedagogical development throughout the entire operation.
School leaders are important symbols for their school and also have a communicative role. We require our leaders to be good spokespersons for the operation in citizen dialogue and internal communication. We seek someone who is positive and independent, who wants to enthuse students and staff. The ability to build and maintain good relationships is a given. The employer places high demands on professional interactions.
The deputy principal position is 50% and will be combined with other assignments within the unit or administration based on operational needs and your interests for the remaining 50%.
QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching degree at university level resulting in teacher certification and experience in pedagogical work, as well as experience working as a qualified educator in school, preschool, or adult education. It is desirable that you have knowledge of regulations and systematic quality work governing the relevant operational form within schools.
We consider it meritorious if you have started or completed principal training or other management/leadership education. Experience working as a school leader with responsibility for personnel, work environment, and economics is advantageous. We are seeking someone who can plan and organize their work. You can adapt to changes and handle challenges to achieve results and set goals. You are communicative and clear and have the ability to listen actively to understand others' perspectives and give and receive constructive feedback.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In Karlskrona municipality, employees have several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when reaching a certain age, wellness allowance, the opportunity to swim for free in municipal swimming halls, and an excellent service pension agreement.