Training and Development Leader, Storytelling Ministry North

STIFTELSEN BERÄTTARMINISTERIET · Full-time

Luleå C., Lulea, Sweden

The Storytelling Ministry is at a crucial stage. After years of growing operations, increased impact, and growing demand from schools, partners, and community stakeholders, we are establishing a physical presence in the North region (Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Jämtland, Västernorrland). We are seeking a training and development leader to be based in Luleå, with a mandate to strengthen and support teachers in the region in their professional practice and development. If you are a confident, relationship-building leader who is motivated by developing teaching together with teachers and schools, you might be the person we are looking for! The Storytelling Ministry is a non-profit, politically and religiously independent foundation that works to strengthen children's language, reading, and future confidence in schools where needs are greatest. Our work takes place close to teaching, together with teachers, and is built on a simple conviction: when children gain access to language, they also gain greater opportunity to understand the world, express themselves, and fully participate in society. We have many years of experience in the South, West, and East regions, and in recent years have begun establishing ourselves in the North region. Following a strong response from selected schools in the region, we are now making a physical establishment with a local team in place in Luleå, with the aim of serving the entire region. About the role As a training and development leader for teachers in the North region, you will have a central role in the Storytelling Ministry's work to establish, develop, and deepen collaboration with teachers and schools in the region. You are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on teacher support and competency development initiatives, as well as for introducing and supporting schools that participate in the Storytelling Ministry's school program. The role involves close and long-term collaboration with teachers and school leaders. You meet schools in their operations, create understanding for their conditions and needs, and support teachers in working with the Storytelling Ministry's programs and pedagogical methods. You are part of a closely collaborating team of educators and work together with colleagues throughout the Storytelling Ministry. Since the assignment covers the entire region, travel and regular visits to schools throughout the region are a natural and important part of the position; a driver's license is therefore a requirement. You play a driving role in the competency development initiatives we offer teachers, such as courses, teacher conversations, collegial experience exchanges, teacher days, and teacher conferences, as well as digital teacher support through our teacher portal. An important part of the role is also to help develop the Storytelling Ministry's work and teacher support based on the needs and experiences of teachers and schools in Norrbotten. This requires initiative, independence, and flexibility, but also a strong ability to build relationships and create trust over time. The role is for you if you want a meaningful assignment in creating motivating teaching for all students, regardless of background. To thrive in the role, we also believe that you are motivated by creative approaches to learning and knowledge development and want to be part of the change process that a new establishment entails. You enjoy constantly learning new things, and working with feedback is self-evident for you. Formal requirements -Swedish fluency in speaking and writing -Teaching degree -Several years of experience in classroom teaching -Ability to travel regularly within the region, including a category B driver's license Meritorious -Experience driving pedagogical development work. -Experience planning and implementing competency development for teachers. -Experience leading teachers or other educators. -Experience working with language and knowledge development approaches. -Good knowledge of schools and education issues in the region. We believe that you -Are values-driven, civically engaged, and want to contribute to a more equitable school system and counter the negative effects of segregation. -Are driven by and have experience creating new relationships and building long-term trust with teachers, school leaders, and other actors within the school. -Have experience leading pedagogical development with a focus on language and knowledge development and ideally experience driving competency development for teachers. -Are confident in your leadership role and ideally have experience leading educators. -Are unpretentious with a willingness to constantly develop and be developed through feedback, and contribute to a purpose-driven and solution-oriented work environment. Responsibilities -Establish and maintain relationships with teachers and schools in the North region, including outreach activities, information meetings, and introduction to the Storytelling Ministry's school program. -Plan, implement, and evaluate competency development initiatives for teachers participating in the Storytelling Ministry's support. -Support and guide teachers in implementing the Storytelling Ministry's school programs and pedagogical methods. -Conduct school visits, workshops, and other activities at various locations throughout the region. -Create conditions for collegial learning and experience exchange between teachers and schools. -Contribute to developing our teacher support through, among other things, competency development modules, the teacher portal, teacher days, and teacher conferences. -Gather experiences and needs from schools in the region and contribute to the continued development of the Storytelling Ministry's pedagogical activities. -Participate in development projects within our pedagogical operations, with particular focus on competency development for teachers. Application and other conditions The position is full-time and is a fixed-term employment for two years, with good opportunities for permanent employment. We offer 35 days of vacation and a wellness allowance of 5,000 kronor per year. Other conditions are regulated according to collective agreement. The position involves regular travel in the North region and sporadically to other parts of Sweden; the remaining time is based in Luleå. Deadline for application is September 13. Recruitment is ongoing and the position will be filled as soon as possible by agreement. We will provide feedback to all candidates once the position is filled. For questions, contact Amanda Bååth, HR Manager & Regional Manager South, at [email protected] or 0736-870663.