IES Careers
Linköping
Assistant Principal, Linköping
About this vacancy
IES Linköping is looking for an Assistant Principal for year levels 6-9.
Our students master the English language in a positive environment of high expectations. A safe and structured school is essential for the best possible social and academic development.
We are proud of our diverse and engaged multicultural school. We follow Swedish school law, teaching and setting grades according to Lgr 22.
The position:
Collaborate with the Principal and other school leaders in the overall development of the school, its culture, strategy, structure and routines.
Monitor, follow up on and develop the quality of the planning, teaching, assessment and grading.
Lead and coach our team of Middle Leaders who in turn lead their teams
Plan and lead professional development for staff.
Monitor, follow up on and develop our students’ learning and behavioral outcomes (Systematic Quality Work).
Collaborate with other school leaders around academic and social support structures to ensure our resources are used as effectively as possible.
Lead development, appraisal and salary talks for your share of the team.
About you:
We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic people leader to help us continue to develop the teaching, learning & behavior at our school.
As a person, you are a committed, strategic, positive and reliable team player. You are capable of developing ideas, leading teams, coaching individuals and also of working operatively as an individual.
You exercise cultural intelligence and good interpersonal skills.
You are a qualified teacher or possess equivalent leadership experience within a school environment, coupled with a proven track record of student success.
Leadership training and experience is a clear merit.
You are able to work professionally in both English and Swedish in meetings and presentations.
Support:
A strong and supportive leadership team, introduction & mentorship by the Principal.
Additional leadership training, including the possibility to do UK Senior Leadership Training and later the Swedish Principal training, once established in the role.
Monthly digital meetings and physical day conferences with other Academic Leaders from around IES
Positive, proactive and constructive school culture.
Clear routines and systems for how we work.
Open and transparent communication style.
Offer:
100% position leading to permanency; 40-hour work week.
Collective agreement with ALMEGA & additional pension payment & additional holiday days.
A transparent, positive and constructive work environment.
We take care of our staff and offer a wide range of social activities, career opportunities and professional development.
Healthy, free pedagogical lunches every day.
See our webpage https://engelska.se/sv/vara-skolor/linkoping and instagram “ies_linkoping” to get a feel for the school and its culture.
Application:
Send a personal letter, copies of qualifications and CV motivating your application to:
recruitment.linkoping@engelska.se
Write: "Assistant Principal" in the subject line. Be prepared to provide references in advance of the interview if you are successful.
The position starts spring term 2027 or as agreed.
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About IES
Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.
IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 46 schools and around 30,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.
N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.
Vacancy details
- School
- Linköping
- Position
- Assistant Principal
- Position starts
- Thu Jan 07 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Publish date
- Mon Nov 02 2026 23:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Closes at
- Thu Dec 31 2026 22:59:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Contract type
- Permanent with probation
- Working hours
- Full time
- Working language
- Swedish and English
Contact
- Name
- Henrik Svärd
- henrik.svard.linkoping@engelska.se