School Principal / Rektor Gothenburg International School

American Schools of Sweden AB; Mölndals kommun; Sur place; SEK 800 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GIS Education AB seeks a School Principal (Rektor) for Gothenburg International School in Mölndal to lead educational and operational functions under the Cambridge Curriculum and Swedish regulations.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality international education.

Qualifications

• Experience leading primary or lower-secondary education, preferably international or bilingual.

Responsabilités

• Provide pedagogical and strategic leadership for Cambridge Curriculum and Swedish standards.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, development, and performance in a diverse international team.
• Ensure student welfare, safety, and inclusive learning with small class sizes.
• Act as main liaison with Skolinspektionen and municipal authorities.
• Engage proactively with parents, the school board, and the Gothenburg community.

Description du poste

School Principal / Gothenburg International School

GIS Education AB

Rektor

Gothenburg International School (GIS) is seeking an inspiring, visionary, and qualified School Principal (Rektor) to lead our international school community in Mölndal. As Principal, you will be responsible for the educational leadership, operational management, staff oversight, and regulatory compliance of the school. You will drive academic excellence following the British Cambridge Curriculum, foster an inclusive international school culture, and ensure compliance with Swedish educational legislation (Skollagen).

• Pedagogical & Strategic Leadership: Drive the strategic direction, quality assurance, and ongoing development of the Cambridge Curriculum while aligning with Swedish educational standards (Skollagen and Lgr22).
• Operational & Personnel Management: Manage daily school operations, staff recruitment, professional development, and performance management for a diverse, international team.
• Student Welfare & Community: Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment with small class sizes; oversee the student health team (Elevhälsa).
• Compliance & Authority Contact: Act as the primary liaison with Skolinspektionen, Mölndal municipality, and other educational governing bodies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, transparent communication channels with parents, guardians, the school board, and the wider Gothenburg community.

Kvalifikationer (Qualifications & Requirements):

• Education & Credentials:
• Completed or currently enrolled in the Swedish National School Leadership Programme (Rektorsprogrammet) is highly preferred, or an equivalent international school leadership credential.
• Experience: Proven leadership experience in a primary or lower-secondary school setting, preferably within an international or bilingual school environment.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the Cambridge International Curriculum and/or British Key Stages.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in both English (working/teaching language) and Swedish (for official municipality, statutory, and regulatory documentation).
• Yrkesroll: Rektor / Head of School
• Tillträde: August 2026 (or by agreement)