Sundbyberg
Academic Coordinator
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Vacancy details
School
Sundbyberg
Position
Academic Coordinator
Position starts
2 March 2026
Publish date
21 December 2025 17:00
Closes at
11 January 2026 16:59
Contract type
Permanent with probation
Working hours
Full time
Working language
Swedish and English
Contact
Name
Johanna Bohlin
Email
johanna.bohlin.sundbyberg@engelska.se
About this vacancy
At Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg we make a difference in the lives of our students. We believe this is due to our clear ethos and established routines, with engaged and visible leaders creating an environment in which teachers can teach and students learn. IES schools have a dynamic international atmosphere with staff and students from all over the world. Our schools are open to all students, with applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
IES Sundbyberg was established in 2018 and offers outstanding bilingual education to 620 students in grades 4-9 and a fulfilling career opportunity for around 70 employees. We follow the Swedish national curriculum with up to 50% of teaching in English. **IES Sundbyberg is now looking for an Academic Coordinator to teach 50% and 50% work with Academics in the Management team.** The start date is flexible but preferably latest March 2nd. This role requires highly visible leadership and a passion for student safety, well-being and development.
The Academic Coordinator works closely with the Principal regarding the systematic quality work. You will lead the Heads of Departments and work closely with the Assistant Principals as well since the pastoral work goes hand in hand with the students’ needs to make sure they reach their full potential. You will support teachers in the quality of education by analysing academic data like grades and national tests, moderation in department, observe lessons and give feedback to teachers. As a part of the Management team, it is important that you build relationships with staff, students and parents to make sure we all work together towards the school's goals and vision.
Who are you?
Skills
- You share the values of Internationella Engelska Skolan and can be a role model for those around you
- Able to communicate in both English and Swedish
- Strong teaching, leadership and management skills
- Good communicator and relationship builder
- Structured and organised
- Driven and takes responsibility
- Goal oriented but also flexible and adaptable to change, whilst focusing on outcomes.
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy - a team player
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Qualified teacher in Sweden with Swedish Lärarlegitimation or a teacher certificate from abroad.
- Several years of teaching and leadership experience with proven results
- Experience working with Special Educational Needs support
- Previous experience from having staffing responsibility or equivalent is preferred
- Curriculum knowledge (LGR22)
- Understanding of “Skollagen” in relation to teaching and assessment
- Understanding of Förberedelseklass
Send your application, with CV and cover letter through IES Careers or emailing johanna.bohlin.sundbyberg@engelska.se. Interviews will be held by the Principal in January. We look forward to reading your application!
About IES
Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.
IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.
About IES
*Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.*
*IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.*
N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.
