Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība
invites you to join our team - a candidate with high sense of responsibility and precision
for the position of Head/Director (Education Sector) at Rucavas Primary School (1345 03)
(official status assigned to this position)
Mandatory Requirements for candidates for the Head/Director (Education Sector) position at Rucavas Primary School:
the candidate is not subject to restrictions for working as a pedagogue as set out in the Education Law and Child Rights Protection Law;
the candidate's education meets the requirements for pedagogues as specified in the Education Law and Cabinet of Ministers regulations regarding necessary education, professional qualifications, and professional development procedures;
the candidate is proficient in the state language at the highest level in accordance with the State Language Law requirements and at least one official EU language to the extent necessary for professional activities (language requirement specified in Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 496 of 19.08.2014, section 5.3);
the candidate has at least three years of pedagogical work experience in education or educational management.
Additional Requirements:
strategic vision of the institution's development vision and values for the next three years and understanding of change processes in an educational institution;
knowledge and competencies in school management;
knowledge and experience in educational institution budget planning and execution;
knowledge and experience in applying normative acts regulating education and labor relations;
ability to provide competent answers to questions related to job duties;
ability to argue and express opinions;
unimpeachable reputation;
communication and digital technology skills;
desired Category B driver's license.
Key Job Responsibilities:
ensure compliance with the laws of the Republic of Latvia, Cabinet of Ministers regulations, and other normative acts regulating education in the institution's operations;
develop and ensure the functioning of risk management and internal control systems in the educational institution;
report to law enforcement, health protection institutions, and child rights protection institutions about cases of emotional or physical violence against children in or outside the educational institution;
provide the educational institution with employees of appropriate qualifications, define job duties, organize training and professional development;
manage and organize the development of internal normative documents regulating the institution's operations;
manage, plan, and organize the institution's administrative operations, ensure timely methodological work planning, program development, and monitor and adjust implementation progress;
hire and terminate pedagogues and other employees in the manner specified in normative acts;
develop the institution's budget draft, submit it for review and approval to Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība;
manage and allocate financial, personnel, and other resources, conclude agreements on matters within the institution's competence in accordance with the institution's regulations;
cooperate with the Ministry of Education and Science, the municipal government, and Dienvidkurzemes novada Education Administration on matters of educational process organization and quality assurance;
organize the creation and maintenance of a unified database in the educational institution;
ensure a safe, health-promoting, and psychologically favorable environment in the educational institution;
be responsible for compliance of mandatory documentation approved by the Cabinet of Ministers with requirements and ensure its storage and security in the educational institution;
provide support to institution employees on core business matters;
understand normative acts on education matters, monitor changes, timely inform employees, and adjust internal normative acts regulating institutional operations;
consider proposals and complaints within the scope of competence, prepare responses in the manner prescribed by law;
cooperate with Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība, educational institution employees, students' parents, and representatives of other institutions, ensure the development and implementation of education development programs.
We Offer:
Interesting, creative, dynamic, and responsible work.
Responsive and professional colleagues.
Stable salary and motivation system.
· Necessary training and courses.
Documents to Submit:
application for the position/motivation letter;
copies of education documents meeting the regulations' requirements;
brief description of life and work experience – CV;
vision for Rucavas Primary School's development directions for a 3-year period (one A4 page), reflecting activities in two areas – preschool and general primary education – and considering two educational program implementation locations;
certificate that the candidate is not subject to restrictions for working as a pedagogue as set out in the Education Law and Child Rights Protection Law (Attachment 3);
the candidate may submit references, recommendations, or other documents proving fulfillment of requirements or necessary skills (additional education, training).
Applications marked "Competition for the Head/Director (Education Sector) position at Rucavas Primary School" may be submitted:
by mail, arriving at Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība by August 9, 2026 (inclusive), addressed to Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība, Lielā iela 54, Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads, LV-3430;
in person, in a sealed envelope marked "Competition for the Head/Director (Education Sector) position at Rucavas Primary School" at any of Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība's united municipal "State and Municipal Unified Client Service Centers" during business hours;
· signed with a secure electronic signature, submitted to Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība's e-address or to e-mail: [email protected]
Salary: 2068.00 EUR (gross, according to tarification)
Work Location: "Rucavas pamatskola", Rucava, Rucavas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads, LV-3477;
"Zvaniņš", Rucava, Rucavas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads, LV-3477
Work Time Type: standard working hours
You can familiarize yourself with the competition regulations at: https://www.dkn.lv/lv/vakances
You can familiarize yourself with institution regulations at: https://www.dkn.lv/lv/izglitibas-iestazu-nolikumi
We highly value every application, but please note that we will contact only those candidates invited for job interviews!
Data Controller is Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība, registration No. 90000058625, address: Lielā iela 54, Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads, LV-3430, phone: 63490458, 29447641; e-mail: [email protected] The purpose of processing your personal data is to ensure the employee selection process and the realization of rights and obligations arising from it.Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība
invites you to join our team - a candidate with high sense of responsibility and precision
for the position of Head/Director (Education Sector) at Rucavas Primary School (1345 03)
(official status assigned to this position)
Mandatory Requirements for candidates for the Head/Director (Education Sector) position at Rucavas Primary School:
the candidate is not subject to restrictions for working as a pedagogue as set out in the Education Law and Child Rights Protection Law;
the candidate's education meets the requirements for pedagogues as specified in the…