About this role
You want to make a difference and be part of shaping the future. With us, you'll gain trust, development opportunities, and knowledgeable colleagues. We work together and are convinced that all people want and can learn.
Sjöboskolan is a two-parallel preschool to 6th-grade school with approximately 300 students. The school's facilities are adapted to the student base, with a full-size sports hall directly connected to the school and close proximity to culture and nature. We are Borås City's first Arena School, an operation and meeting place that involves close collaboration with various actors in sports, culture, and other activities, using the school as a hub.
Principal at Sjöboskolan
Job Responsibilities
As principal, you have overall responsibility for the school. You lead, develop, and organize work in accordance with laws/regulations and other governing documents. As principal, you lead pedagogical development work and are responsible for goals, budget, and personnel.
In your role, you will work closely with clients and other stakeholders in the area. In Borås City, we want you as a principal to work with process management and build strong relationships in close collaboration with your staff.
You are a clear manager and present leader who understands the importance of unleashing employee potential and working together. You report to the operations manager and are part of a management team with other managers, principals, and development professionals. You also have access to qualified support in areas such as finance and HR.
Additional Information
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Qualifications
As a principal in Borås City, you must have a pedagogical higher education degree and previous experience as a teacher. We prefer candidates with management and/or leadership experience. To succeed in the role, you should have experience leading educators, student health teams, and change processes from a systems theory perspective.
As a person, you are proactive, self-driven, engaged, and have good judgment. You have a strategic and economic mindset, take initiative, and achieve results. As a natural leader, you can easily motivate others and are driven to develop both individuals and organizations. You exercise credible leadership, are clear in your communication, and have the ability to enthuse and unite staff toward common goals.
Application
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