Assistant Principal at Vidingsjöskolan

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The position is placed within the Education Administration, which is one of eight administrations in Linköping Municipality. We work to offer high-quality education, from preschool to adult education, that gives Linköpings residents the best conditions to grow, develop their knowledge, and reach their full potential. Do you want to improve the everyday life, future, and quality of life for Linköpings residents? With us, you can combine important assignments with a meaningful day. Welcome to us! Your Tasks As an assistant principal, you will have certain operational, results, and personnel responsibility. As a pedagogical leader, you are expected to independently and together with others lead and drive processes aimed at increasing student achievement based on the school's needs and overarching goals. We expect you to be part of the work to create and maintain a good work environment at the school. You will be part of the school's management group, where the focus is on developing the entire school by leveraging the strength that all parts of the operation are represented. In your role as assistant principal, you will have close collaboration with the principal and an assistant principal colleague to achieve high student achievement within the school based on the school's needs and overarching goals. Linköping Municipality applies chief directives, which means the position is a permanent employment within the basic profession with a limited-term directive as a manager. Your Workplace Vidingsjöskolan is a primary school for students from preschool class through grade 6. Within our operation, there is also a resource school with a focus on autism, from grade 1 to grade 6. The operation accommodates 14 students. Our vision is to be a school worth longing for. Our overarching goals are high student achievement, equality, and strengthening the professional approach. The overarching goals should permeate all parts of our operation. Our school is located in the middle of a residential area and is close to natural areas such as Vidingsjö activity center, Tinnerö nature reserve, Rävkullen, and the school forest, which of course provide excellent opportunities for outdoor teaching. You as an Applicant We are looking for you with a pedagogical university degree or equivalent, who wants to take on an exciting leadership role. If you are taking or have taken the "New and Future Leaders" education within Linköping Municipality, or alternatively other leadership training, this is considered a merit. You have experience working in primary school or after-school activities, as well as experience in a leadership position or leading colleagues. If you have worked as an assistant principal or principal, we consider this a merit. It is desirable if you have experience working in grades F-6 schools, after-school activities, and experience working in a resource school with a focus on autism. It is an advantage if you have experience with successful collaboration with guardians and various forms of difficult conversations. You must have fluent Swedish, both spoken and written, and be familiar with the primary school curriculum. You are also well-versed in the school's curriculum and governing documents. As a leader, you are secure, have good pedagogical insight, and always focus on the student's needs. You lead strategically, goal-oriented, and with the ability to see the whole picture where you understand how your part contributes to the entire school's success. In collaboration with the principal and management group, you structure your work, drive processes forward, and follow up on results. Through your leadership, you create engagement and participation, while remaining flexible and quickly adapting your approach when conditions change. Furthermore, you are responsive in collaborations, but also a courageous leader who acts preventively and addresses difficult matters directly. With your problem-solving ability, you find long-term and sustainable solutions for the entire operation. In this recruitment, we use personality and problem-solving tests as part of our assessment. Please note that the application period for the position is scheduled during the summer. Interviews are planned for weeks 35-37. We warmly welcome your application! Other Information When you apply for a position in Linköping Municipality, you register your application by logging in via e-identification (such as BankID or FrejaID) instead of email. Do you lack e-identification? Please contact the responsible HR consultant or manager, and they will help you register your application. Start Date: By agreement Employment Form: Permanent employment Employment Level: 100% Number of Vacant Positions: 1 Ref. no.: 17489 In this application, you do not attach a personal letter. Your Commitment Makes Us Better Within Linköping Municipality, there are many opportunities, abundant knowledge, and various areas of responsibility. We work together where your sense of responsibility is a valuable driving force. With your commitment, you are part of making Linköping even better.The position is placed within the Education Administration, which is one of eight administrations in Linköping Municipality. We work to offer high-quality education, from preschool to adult education, that gives Linköpings residents the best conditions to grow, develop their knowledge, and reach their full potential. Do you want to improve the everyday life, future, and quality of life for Linköpings residents? With us, you can combine important assignments with a meaningful day. Welcome to us! Your Tasks As an assistant principal, you will have certain operational, results, and personnel…

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Linköping

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Linköpings kommun, Utbildningsförvaltningen

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13. 7. 2026

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