About this role
Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund is a municipal federation formed by the municipalities of Bollnäs and Söderhamn, tasked with meeting students' demand for education with breadth and quality.
The federation's work is characterized by being a driver of growth, a mediator of education, and a meeting place for development. We offer upper secondary and adult education for the residents of the municipalities, as well as opportunities for higher vocational education and distance studies at colleges and universities. We also provide commissioned training for companies and organizations, as well as opportunities for research and development.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Do you want an important and developmental leadership role in a creative environment with engaged and knowledgeable employees? One of our principals in adult education is moving on to another position. Therefore, Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund is seeking a new principal for one of two principal positions at the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) in Söderhamn. The adult education includes municipal adult education; basic adult education, upper secondary adult education including a large operation with vocational training, Swedish for immigrants (Sfi), and adapted adult education. Within adult education, there are also higher vocational education and distance studies at colleges and universities. Some higher education programs are located on-site at the federation. The federation also offers commissioned training for companies and organizations, as well as some opportunities for research. The current principal position encompasses all activities except Sfi and research.
As a principal, you will lead and develop the operations primarily within your area of responsibility in the Adult Education sector. You will be the direct supervisor for approximately twenty permanent employees. You will have the pedagogical leadership, analyzing, organizing, and developing adult education based on national goals as well as the federation's goals and directives. In collaboration with your staff, you will develop the educational activities regarding student outcomes and goal fulfillment, as well as finances and work environment.
You will be part of the federation's management group for adult education, together with three principal colleagues, as well as part of the federation's management group alongside principals from upper secondary schools. There, collegial exchange occurs. Together, you will also develop the course offerings and operations from a holistic perspective. Regarding vocational training, collaboration with the principals in the upper secondary schools within the federation is crucial. There is also cooperation with the adult education in Ovanåker municipality concerning vocational training.
You will also collaborate with external stakeholders, such as the municipalities of Söderhamn and Bollnäs and the local business community in both municipalities, to align education with labor market needs.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
We are looking for someone with a higher education degree with a pedagogical focus. You have several years of experience working as a teacher, preferably in adult education. You have previous leadership experience. It is an advantage if you have experience working as a principal, preferably in adult education. We also prefer that you have completed principal training.
You are committed to providing students with diverse educational backgrounds with good opportunities for employment or further studies. As a person, you have the ability to create good relationships. You are a present, attentive, clear, and organized leader who acts without pretension. You have the ability to foster engagement and trust among your employees. You are driven to work with staff and partners to find new creative solutions to the challenges that arise. Furthermore, you see the bigger picture and consider the best interests of the entire organization.
We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength; therefore, we welcome applicants from various backgrounds.
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