Job Tibro, Sweden

Principal at Baggeboskolan

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Employer
Tibro kommun
Employment type
Full-time
Experience required
Yes

Baggeboskolan in Tibro is a newly built school that opened in fall 2020 and has approximately 500 students from preschool class through grade 6, as well as an after-school program. The school also houses an adapted primary school led by a colleague principal. Baggeboskolan has been designed based on students' wishes for a safe and inspiring school environment and the pedagogical approach used by staff. The school's indoor and outdoor spaces have developed through close collaboration between architects, educators, students, and other school personnel. The school operates with a team-based organization where each grade level consists of a team led by a team leader. The school's work is characterized by the guiding principles of safety, joy, and learning. The school principal works closely with the assistant principal and student wellness coordinator, which provides excellent conditions for leading the organization and creating a safe and development-oriented environment for both students and staff. There are also student wellness teams, development teams, and safety teams. As principal of the primary school, you are part of the primary school's leadership group, which is led by the operations manager. The group consists of five principals and three assistant principals. The group contributes to the organization's overall success by sharing perspectives, knowledge, and experiences. In Tibro Municipality, there is close access to leadership, and as principal you will be part of the district's and municipality's development of processes and leadership. You also have access to central support functions in HR, finance, administration, IT, communications, and legal services. We are now seeking a collaborative and committed principal who wants to be part of Tibro Municipality's principal team following the retirement of Baggeboskolan's current principal! Watch a film about the school here: https://play.mediaflow.com/ovp/16/55REXQLFV5 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As principal, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop Baggeboskolan with a focus on quality, equity, and safety. You have overall responsibility for operational results, finances, and work environment. You will exercise pedagogical leadership at individual and group levels with a clear focus on student learning development. Working with staff to focus on teaching quality, safety, and conducive learning environment are important parts of the principal role. Another central aspect involves developing student wellness efforts to ensure all students have the conditions to succeed, regardless of background and circumstances. Your responsibilities include leading the school according to national and local governing documents, goals, and directives. You organize and develop the school unit's systematic quality work and analyze and follow up on operational results in relation to teaching quality, organization, and resource allocation. QUALIFICATIONS You have clear and communicative leadership and are motivated by involving and inspiring your staff. You have good experience initiating, anchoring, implementing, and following up on various processes. You place great emphasis on teaching quality and implementation and are driven by creating sustainable long-term results, with student success as the focus. You have the ability to create participation, structure, and systematicity in the school's student wellness processes. You have good knowledge of school governing documents and are experienced in managing financial responsibility. You are comfortable working toward shared goals and value a holistic perspective within primary education. You value collaborative partnerships where everyone develops together. You build sustainable relationships, emphasize shared values, and contribute to a good work environment. You have relevant higher education with a pedagogical focus. We consider experience from previous principal positions or other leadership roles within education as meriting, as well as having completed the state principal training program. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Warmly welcome as a leader in Tibro Municipality! Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite, start date: According to agreement. • Tibro Municipality, with 11,000 inhabitants, is located in the northern part of Västra Götaland region. It has a broad business sector with unique expertise in furniture, interior design, and logistics, and a rich community life with many outstanding athletes. Tibro Municipality works purposefully with development and offers its residents highly appreciated municipal services! • Prior to employment, you must provide a criminal record extract and documentation proving you are allowed to work on the Swedish labor market. For example, certificate of Swedish/EU/EES citizenship (such as a passport), residence permit certificate, or work permit certificate to work in Sweden. • In Tibro Municipality, we apply individual and differentiated salary setting. Salary is based on a comprehensive assessment of the position's requirements and responsibilities, educational background, relevant experience, personal suitability, and current salary levels for equivalent positions and prevailing market conditions. • Questions about salary level and salary structure for the position will be answered in connection with the interview.

Profession
Rektor
Salary type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Open positions
1
Contact person
Emelie Ahlén Karlsjö
Employer Workplace
Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen, Tibro kommun
Region
Västra Götalands län
Occupation Field
Chefer och verksamhetsledare
Postcode
54380
Duration
Ongoing
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
Working Hours
Full-time
Employment Type Label
Permanent
City
Tibro
GPS
58.4288024, 14.1437835
Published
25. 8. 2026
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