Director/Manager (Education Sector)

Ādažu novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Gaujas iela 33A, Ādaži, Ādažu nov., Ādažu nov., Lotyšsko

Ādažu novada pašvaldība, Reg. No. 90000048472 announces an open competition for a vacant position of DIRECTOR of Podnieku Preschool Education Institution We invite applications for a director of a preschool education institution who can prepare the institution for operations launch and successfully lead the educational and developmental process in preschool and manage the team of administrative management specialists. Duties related to preparing the preschool education institution for launch: develop the institution's Development Plan, regulations, and other normative acts for launch and independent operations; organize the preparation of technical specifications for functional arrangement of premises and specialized equipment; organize the preparation of technical specifications for teaching materials; participate in the development of technical specifications for security, video surveillance, computer networks, wi-fi and alert systems; organize the preparation of technical specifications for catering services and participate in procurement processes for other services (waste removal, ventilation system maintenance, security, etc.); participate in establishing the institution's premises management system; organize the establishment of a medical office; organize the development of fire safety and other documentation and necessary measures for its implementation; participate in the acceptance of the institution's building and equipment into operation; conduct admission of students and form groups; organize staffing of the institution, prepare drafts of financial and other resource documents; organize the institution's opening event. Primary job responsibilities: ensure the performance of functions established for Podnieku Preschool Education Institution; ensure compliance with normative acts regulating the activities of Podnieku Preschool Education Institution, as well as municipal decisions, orders and recommendations; prepare draft budget estimates for Podnieku Preschool Education Institution, plan and control the rational use of allocated funds; manage the work of Podnieku Preschool Education Institution and its staff in accordance with requirements of normative acts regulating education, ensure the institution has appropriately qualified pedagogues and staff, promote professional development of teachers, self-assessment and self-analysis; productively collaborate with municipal institutions and structural units; ensure that the educational process at Podnieku Preschool Education Institution complies with requirements of normative acts; ensure beneficial use and preservation of immovable property and assets transferred to the institution; participate in implementation of projects related to the activities of Podnieku Preschool Education Institution and their improvement; organize appropriate use of the institution's building and outdoor areas. Education and professional experience requirements: education meeting the requirements specified in the Education Law, as well as Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 569 of September 11, 2018 "Regulations on Education and Professional Qualifications Required for Pedagogues and the Procedure for Improving Professional Competence of Pedagogues" and Regulations No. 354 of May 10, 2011 "Regulations on the List of Pedagogical Professions and Positions"; at least 1 year of pedagogical experience in educational management acquired within the last ten years (as director or deputy director for education of an educational institution in methodological work, whose duties included planning, organization and methodological support of organizational and educational work). Experience in managing a preschool education institution will be considered an advantage; practical knowledge in implementing inclusive and special education, including support provision, will be considered an advantage; experience with State Education Content Center (VISC) ESF project "Competence-Based Approach in Curriculum"; State language proficiency at the highest level in accordance with State Language Law requirements and proficiency in at least one official language of the European Union to the extent necessary for professional work; knowledge of normative acts regulating preschool education institution activities; knowledge of educational institution budget planning and execution, management work organization methodology, education content and development issues; ability to apply computer programs (MS Office); ability to prepare and format administrative documents; excellent oral and written communication skills in Latvian; impeccable reputation, meaning there are no grounds for justified doubts about a person's impeccable reputation and no evidence to suggest otherwise Competencies: analytical and strategic thinking; orientation toward achieving results; ability to make decisions, coordinate work processes and assume responsibility; ability to work under conditions of high intensity and stress; team management and employee motivation. Documents to submit: curriculum vitae (CV, preferably in Europass format) indicating work periods, education level, job responsibilities, language skills, driving license category, as well as skills in working with information and communication technologies; motivation letter; copies of higher education documents meeting the position requirements; computer-prepared essay on the development vision for Podnieku Preschool Education Institution (no more than two A4 pages); letters of recommendation (if available); certificates of compliance with the requirements of Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 496 of August 19, 2014 "Procedure and Assessment Conditions for Selection of Candidates for Positions of Directors of State and Municipal Education Institutions (excluding universities and colleges) and Directors of Municipal Education Administrations", point 5; other documents which the applicant considers necessary. We offer: work with the status of a state official; interesting work in a dynamic and successful municipality; professional development opportunities, advancement of position skills and experience; social and other benefits in accordance with work results in the manner established by the municipality; stable salary (2503 EUR before tax deduction, profession classifier code 1345 03). Applications may be submitted by mail (Ādažu novada pašvaldība, Gaujas iela 33A, Ādaži, Ādažu novads, LV-2164, with notation "Competition for CPII Director Position") or in person (Ādažu novada State and Municipal Unified Client Service Center, Gaujas iela 33A, Ādaži, Ādažu novads or Stacijas iela 5, Carnikava, Carnikavas pagasts, Ādažu novads, on working days during office hours), or by sending electronically, signed with a secure electronic signature to email address [email protected] by September 16, 2026 at 23:59. Inquiries by phone 22490952. You can familiarize yourself with the competition rules HERE: https://www.adazunovads.lv/lv/media/60834/download Based on Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, we inform you that: 1) personal data provided in application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this personnel selection competition; 2) the data controller is Ādažu novada dome, contact information Gaujas iela 33A, Ādaži, Ādažu novads, LV-2164, phone 29486570, email address: [email protected]. You can obtain additional information about personal data processing on the website: https://www.adazunovads.lv/lv/privatuma-politika.