School Principal / Gothenburg International School

GIS Education AB

MÖLNDAL, SwedenPosted Oct 1, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

Full-timeChefer inom grund- och gymnasieskola samt vuxenutbildning

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Om jobbet (About the Role)

Gothenburg International School (GIS) is seeking an inspiring, visionary, and qualified

School Principal ( Rektor )

to lead our international school community in Mölndal. As Principal, you will be responsible for the educational leadership, operational management, staff oversight, and regulatory compliance of the school. You will drive academic excellence following the British Cambridge Curriculum, foster an inclusive international school culture, and ensure compliance with Swedish educational legislation ( Skollagen ).

Dina arbetsuppgifter (Your Responsibilities)

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Pedagogical & Strategic Leadership

Drive the strategic direction, quality assurance, and ongoing development of the Cambridge Curriculum while aligning with Swedish educational standards ( Skollagen and Lgr22 ). •

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Operational & Personnel Management

Manage daily school operations, staff recruitment, professional development, and performance management for a diverse, international team. •

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Student Welfare & Community

Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment with small class sizes; oversee the student health team ( Elevhälsa ). •

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Compliance & Authority Contact

Act as the primary liaison with Skolinspektionen, Mölndal municipality, and other educational governing bodies. •

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Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong, transparent communication channels with parents, guardians, the school board, and the wider Gothenburg community.

Kvalifikationer (Qualifications & Requirements)

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Education & Credentials

Completed or currently enrolled in the Swedish National School Leadership Programme ( Rektorsprogrammet ) is highly preferred, or an equivalent international school leadership credential.

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University degree in Education / Teacher Qualification ( Lärarlegitimation ).

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Experience

Proven leadership experience in a primary or lower-secondary school setting, preferably within an international or bilingual school environment. •

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Curriculum Knowledge

Strong familiarity with the Cambridge International Curriculum and/or British Key Stages. •

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Language Skills

Professional fluency in both

English

(working/teaching language) and

Swedish

(for official municipality, statutory, and regulatory documentation). •

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Background Check

A valid extract from the Swedish criminal record registry ( Belastningsregister för skola/förskola ) is mandatory before employment.

Anställningsvillkor (Employment Terms)

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Yrkesroll

Rektor / Head of School •

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Omfattning

Full-time (100%), Heltid •

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Varaktighet

Tillsvidareanställning (Permanent employment) •

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Plats

Mölndal / Gothenburg •

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Tillträde

August 2026 (or by agreement)

Not included in the source posting: about the role, benefits.

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