Principal, Southern Principal Area
Falköping's primary schools are undergoing an organizational transformation following a revised school organization decision that creates conditions for development work. As a municipal principal, you will be part of an exciting change process! Who are we? In the southern part of Falköping, we have three school units F-6 that are coordinated as an overarching principal area led by a principal and an assistant principal. The principal area includes the school units Vartofta F-6, Kinnarp F-6, and Åsarp F-6. The principal area encompasses approximately 380 students and 65 staff members, with primary school and after-school programs at each unit. Over the past year, the school area has developed a sense of community that is evident in the fact that staff members see themselves not only as three separate schools but also in practice as one school area. What can we offer you? As principal, you lead three schools with their own conditions and identities while developing the shared operations of the principal area. You work close to the operations and create engagement through participation, clarity, and trust. Together with the assistant principal, you are responsible for the overall operations of the schools, including school development, personnel, finances, student health, work environment, and systematic quality work. You drive development processes, follow up on results, and lead operations toward established goals. You will become part of the municipality's principal group and receive support from the administration's various support functions. With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference together with engaged colleagues, students, guardians, and the local community. What are we looking for in you? We are looking for an experienced educational leader with a clear commitment to the school's mission and documented ability to drive development. For this role, we want you to have: - higher education in pedagogy with principal training initiated or completed, or other relevant leadership training - experience leading development work and operational development As a person, you are goal and results-oriented, stable, persistent, and communicative. You build trusting relationships, have strong analytical skills, and can lead both daily operations and change with clarity and composure. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Information If you are offered employment, you must provide a current extract from the Swedish Police Authority's criminal record register for work in schools or preschools in Sweden (RPS 442.5 2008-06-18/1). You can find the current form on the Police website. In Falköping Municipality, a new school organization is being created and we are making major investments in our preschools and schools – both in rural areas and in the town center. We are developing the organization, renovating, and building new facilities. All to ensure that our children and young people have the conditions for as good and equitable a school as possible while also creating attractive workplaces for our educators. The future is now – for schools and for us in Falbygden! Falköping Municipality You will find us between Sweden's two largest lakes, at the foot of unique plateau mountains and rolling cultural and agricultural landscapes. Here we live a pleasant small-town life with big-city amenities just an hour away by train. Yes, we have the best of both worlds at a time when most of us are seeking balance. Falköping Municipality strives to be an inclusive employer and values the qualities that diversity brings to our operations to create sustainable development. Our common values are based on the fact that we as employees are here for the residents of Falköping. We offer meaningful and important work, good development opportunities, and a good work environment with engaged colleagues. Wondering what there is to do and see when you're not working for us? Visit www.livetiskaraborg.se and discover all the possibilities of Skaraborg! Other information - To handle applications, we use Varbi. You apply for the job through the link in the ad. If for some reason you cannot apply via Varbi (e.g., protected identity), please contact the contact person in the ad for an alternative application method. - In Falköping Municipality, individual and differentiated salary setting is applied. In connection with recruitment, you as a job seeker have the right to receive information about salary; for questions, contact the recruiting manager. - In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.
Headmaster at Preschool Växthuset
Do you want to lead a safe, engaged, and family-oriented preschool where every child has the opportunity to grow? About Preschool Växthuset: Preschool Växthuset is a private preschool with a Christian profile and an established operation. We have approximately 35 children, stable staff, and a good work community. We offer a well-planned pedagogical program guided by our core principles: safety, joy, care, respect, and learning. Family is at the center of our work. We believe in the strength of small units, where all educators know all children and there are good opportunities for close relationships and participation. We maintain close cooperation with our principal, Falköpings Pingstförsamling, and also work closely with Falköpings kommun. We are now seeking a headmaster. As headmaster of Preschool Växthuset, you will lead the pedagogical operations and have overall responsibility for ensuring that the activities are conducted in accordance with the curriculum goals and the preschool's mission. You will also be responsible for the preschool's administration and for working together with staff to create conditions for safe, developmental, and high-quality operations. Your main responsibilities: • Lead and develop the pedagogical program • Have overall responsibility for ensuring operations follow curriculum goals and current mandates • Manage the preschool's administration • Work systematically with quality assurance and operational development • Lead, organize, and plan operations based on needs • Create participation and good conditions for staff • Be a present leader who also works with children Qualifications: We are looking for someone who: • Has completed or is willing to pursue education as a preschool headmaster in the near future • Has documented experience with quality work and quality assurance in preschool operations • Has leadership experience • Has experience and interest in working with children • Is confident in yourself and your role as a leader • Is flexible and able to prioritize based on operational needs • Organizes and plans your work efficiently • Can guide and develop operations toward established goals • Is aware of your environment and sees opportunities for improvement and development • Has strong collaboration skills and the ability to create participation For you to thrive and succeed with us, we believe you are an engaged and present leader who enjoys the close community of a small preschool and values building good relationships with children, guardians, and staff. Christian profile: Preschool Växthuset has a Christian profile. Therefore, we are looking for someone who shares our Christian faith and values and wants to help these shape the preschool's operations. The position is full-time with approximately 50% work in the child group.
Jobs in Falköping
Listing 40 jobs, median price 14 €, 99 % below the national median, 4 added in the last 7 days, mostly Västra Götalands län (40), updated 6 hours ago.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for jobs in Falköping?
- Offered salaries range from 156 SEK to 156 SEK.
- Which professions are hiring in Falköping?
- The most common professions are Fysioterapeut/Sjukgymnast (2), Sjuksköterska, grundutbildad (2), Rektor (2), Bartender (1).
- How often are the listings updated?
- We pull public sources and employer feeds several times a day — 4 openings were added in the last 7 days.
- Where to look for jobs near Falköping?
- Nearest cities with openings: TIDAHOLM (91), SKARA (127), VARA (88).
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