School Director
Stift Stockholm International SchoolSammanfattning
The Stockholm International School is seeking a Director to lead its strategic and operational management, focusing on educational excellence and financial sustainability. The role involves engaging with the community across campuses, driving enrolment growth, and enhancing the school's visibility both locally and internationally. The successful candidate will start in Summer 2027 and will be responsible for fostering a collaborative faculty culture while navigating the complexities of an IB andJobbet i korthet
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Permanent contract with a six-month probationary periodFull-time employment rateIndividually negotiated salaryChild protection screening and background checks included in the recruitment process
Ansök senast: 2026-10-08
Publicerad: 2026-09-23
Beskrivning
Reports to: SIS Board of Trustees
The Director has overall responsibility for the leadership, strategy and operational management of SIS. The role requires a leader who can balance educational excellence with financial discipline, while strengthening community cohesion and advancing the school's position in the market. The successful candidate will also understand the growing importance of digital strategy and AI, and their implications for the future of international education.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out the current approved strategic plan by partnering with all relevant stakeholders
Lead and unify the community across both campuses following a period of transition
Ensure financial sustainability, including disciplined cost management
Drive enrolment growth to optimise capacity
Strengthen academic excellence and IB programme outcomes
Strengthen the school's visibility and positioning in Stockholm and internationally
Leverage both campus locations to strengthen the student experience and school community
Leadership Responsibilities
Set and execute a clear strategic vision in partnership with the Board
Serve as the school's educational and pedagogical leader
Build a strong, collaborative, and high-performing faculty culture
Ensure effective organisational structure, accountability, and delegation
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and operational performance
Act as a key ambassador, strengthening relationships with diplomatic, corporate, and public stakeholders
The successful candidate will bring:
Educational Leadership
Proven senior leadership experience in an IB and/or international school
Deep commitment to academic excellence, student-centred learning and community wellbeing
Strategic and Operational Capability
Visionary and strategic leader, with the ability to structure teams, delegate effectively and drive operational efficiencies
Demonstrated financial and organisational acumen, including budgeting, cost control and strategic development
People and Community Leadership
A visible and approachable leader who builds trust and cohesion across diverse communities
Proven ability to lead, inspire and support faculty and staff through engaged, visible leadership
External Engagement and Positioning
Experience engaging with international stakeholders, including embassies and corporate partners
Ability to strengthen school reputation and support enrolment growth
Contextual Awareness and Governance
Understanding of regulatory environments, accreditation frameworks and collaborative working cultures
Ability to work effectively with a Board and key stakeholder groups, including the parent community
Risk and Security Awareness
Sound judgment regarding safety, security, and risk management in an international school context
Personal Attributes
International mindset and cultural agility
Integrity, resilience, and sound judgment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Curiosity and passion for achieving academic excellence
Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and community
At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked. A judicial background check will be conducted prior to the issuance of the contract for prospective candidates applying to work at our school.
Contract details:
Permanent Contract (A six-month probationary period)
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: Summer 2027
Salary:
Individually negotiated.
Application deadline: October 8
We only accept applications in English and from certified candidates.
Please send your letter of interest and CV to application@intsch.se, and write 'School Director' in the Subject Line.
SIS reserves the right to offer the position as soon as a viable candidate is found.
The Director has overall responsibility for the leadership, strategy and operational management of SIS. The role requires a leader who can balance educational excellence with financial discipline, while strengthening community cohesion and advancing the school's position in the market. The successful candidate will also understand the growing importance of digital strategy and AI, and their implications for the future of international education.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out the current approved strategic plan by partnering with all relevant stakeholders
Lead and unify the community across both campuses following a period of transition
Ensure financial sustainability, including disciplined cost management
Drive enrolment growth to optimise capacity
Strengthen academic excellence and IB programme outcomes
Strengthen the school's visibility and positioning in Stockholm and internationally
Leverage both campus locations to strengthen the student experience and school community
Leadership Responsibilities
Set and execute a clear strategic vision in partnership with the Board
Serve as the school's educational and pedagogical leader
Build a strong, collaborative, and high-performing faculty culture
Ensure effective organisational structure, accountability, and delegation
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and operational performance
Act as a key ambassador, strengthening relationships with diplomatic, corporate, and public stakeholders
The successful candidate will bring:
Educational Leadership
Proven senior leadership experience in an IB and/or international school
Deep commitment to academic excellence, student-centred learning and community wellbeing
Strategic and Operational Capability
Visionary and strategic leader, with the ability to structure teams, delegate effectively and drive operational efficiencies
Demonstrated financial and organisational acumen, including budgeting, cost control and strategic development
People and Community Leadership
A visible and approachable leader who builds trust and cohesion across diverse communities
Proven ability to lead, inspire and support faculty and staff through engaged, visible leadership
External Engagement and Positioning
Experience engaging with international stakeholders, including embassies and corporate partners
Ability to strengthen school reputation and support enrolment growth
Contextual Awareness and Governance
Understanding of regulatory environments, accreditation frameworks and collaborative working cultures
Ability to work effectively with a Board and key stakeholder groups, including the parent community
Risk and Security Awareness
Sound judgment regarding safety, security, and risk management in an international school context
Personal Attributes
International mindset and cultural agility
Integrity, resilience, and sound judgment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Curiosity and passion for achieving academic excellence
Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and community
At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked. A judicial background check will be conducted prior to the issuance of the contract for prospective candidates applying to work at our school.
Contract details:
Permanent Contract (A six-month probationary period)
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: Summer 2027
Salary:
Individually negotiated.
Application deadline: October 8
We only accept applications in English and from certified candidates.
Please send your letter of interest and CV to application@intsch.se, and write 'School Director' in the Subject Line.
SIS reserves the right to offer the position as soon as a viable candidate is found.
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