Assistant Principal for Elevverket and Småbarnsskolan

Assistant Principal for Elevverket and Småbarnsskolan

Do you want to help develop a safe and high-quality education from preschool to grade 6? Elevverket (elementary school) and Småbarnsskolan (preschool) in Djursholm, Danderyd municipality are now seeking an engaged and driven assistant principal part-time (50%).

Our operations are independent and characterized by high quality, clear goals, and a warm, inclusive environment. Together we have about 200 children and students, from 1-year-olds to grade 6, distributed across two units.

The preschool works to promote early learning. We do this through "learning gatherings." The preschool's curriculum has been developed by child psychologist Birgitta Strömbom, and we work according to her well-proven model, Liten lär. The days have clear routines, and free play alternates with our various learning gatherings.

Elevverket is the small school that is close, in several respects. In the personal meeting between students and adults, we offer a harmonious environment for all. Education and learning are adapted to each student's conditions. The school's educators have close collaboration and work to ensure our students achieve both national knowledge goals and individual goals.

With us, you will become an important part of the continued development work – where both students/children and employees are given the best possible conditions to succeed.

About the role

As an assistant principal, you will work closely with the principal and coordinator and have a central role in leading and developing the operations. The position is divided between both preschool and elementary school.

We are looking for you who

• Have pedagogical education and documented experience in leadership roles

• Are confident in your leadership and work with a guiding approach

• Have strong communication skills in speech and writing and the ability to inspire

• Have good organizational ability, work systematically, and set clear frameworks and expectations

• See solutions and possess good collaboration skills

• Are enthusiastic about school development and want to be part of our positive and inclusive learning environment

Meritorious

• Completed principal education

• Experience with both elementary school and preschool

• Experience in development work within school–after-school programs

Job duties

As an assistant principal, you will:

• Together with the principal and coordinator at the units, lead and develop the school's pedagogical operations

• Have personnel responsibility with a focus on work environment, well-being, and performance

• Be involved in budget work, staff allocation, and scheduling

• Collaborate with staff, students, guardians, and other professional groups

• Ensure that the school's/preschool's visions and goals are followed up and developed systematically

• Actively contribute to the school's/preschool's development work and quality assurance

• Create and maintain a good work climate for both students and staff

• Lead the work for students' goal achievement, safety, and well-being

We offer

• An exciting and developing position in a dynamic and growing organization

• Good opportunities to influence and contribute to the school's continued development

• A competent, engaged, and non-hierarchical collegial team

• A workplace where we work toward a common goal: to give our students/children the best possible education and safety

Application

We warmly welcome your application consisting of a personal letter and CV. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the final application date.

Final application date: 2026-06-05

Employment type: Permanent employment, part-time (50%) starting fall-26

Probationary period: 6 months

Prior to any employment, you will be required to provide an extract from the criminal records register.