Deputy head teacher Central preschool area, Boden Municipality
Boden, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Head of preschool
Work model On location
Application due date 8 March 2026
Are you the one?
At the municipality of Boden, you will be part of the development of society and work on solutions for a sustainable future. You will be supported, trusted and given the opportunity to grow - together with committed colleagues. We believe in daring to try new things and offer secure conditions and meaningful work, both in your professional role and as a person. Read more about what we offer at www.boden.se/jobbaiboden Welcome to the Employment and Education Administration in Boden municipality! We have overall responsibility for integration, labor market, education and employment issues that affect our municipality's residents. The administration is also responsible for the Cultural School and the food supply and fulfills tasks for the medical and psychological part of student health in municipal preschool class, compulsory school, adapted compulsory school, upper secondary school and adapted upper secondary school. As an employee in our administration, you will have competent colleagues who show respect and tolerance and whose great commitment creates job satisfaction and pride. Together, we focus on constantly improving our operations. The central preschool area includes Björkdungens and Kyrkkläppens preschools as well as OB childcare, Nattis. When our current deputy principal Anna now takes the step further in a principal role with us, we are looking for her replacement as deputy principal at the Central preschool area. With that said, we would like to welcome you to our team! Because don't you want one of the most important jobs in the world? WORK TASKS We are looking for you who want to work as an assistant principal together with Linda, the Central Preschool Area's principal and be responsible for developing the preschools in the area. On delegation from the principal, you will have staff responsibility, work with budget issues, scheduling for the preschools and OB childcare, etc. The position also includes shared responsibility for OB childcare during evenings/nights/weekends. The work is done in close cooperation and close dialog with the principal. The Central Preschool Area is also supported by a preschool coordinator who works with scheduling, supervision and skills development. The tasks of an assistant principal are many, challenging, stimulating, varied and important. You have the chance to influence and develop the future of the growing generation. Boden municipality provides good conditions to succeed in your mission as a school leader. You work in a team with the principal where you together run and develop the preschools in the principal's area. There is access to administrative support, pupil health and a central reception unit for newly arrived pupils. At central level, there is support from HR, finance, IT and the office. As an assistant principal, you will be a good ambassador for the preschool, the Labor Market and Education Administration and for Boden Municipality. To be relevant as an assistant principal, you are prepared to start the principal program and fully assume a school management assignment if the employer finds it appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who have a preschool teacher's degree or teacher's degree with a few years of experience in the profession. Previous experience of working as a school leader is an advantage. You see collaboration as a prerequisite for success and are humble in the face of the complex issues a school leader faces. You are passionate about development and quality in preschool and are grounded in current research. In your leadership, we want you to be responsive and able to create good relationships and to have a positive view of students. You work in a structured way and have good experience of documentation and follow-up. You have adequate skills in digital development work, to absorb new systems and use them in your work. You see the importance of focus and a long-term approach to your work. You can quickly adapt and deal with changes and changing conditions that arise in the work. You remain effective and motivated despite setbacks and act with high integrity and loyalty in your leadership role. You should be prepared to work certain evenings and hours according to the needs of the business. You will need to have a driving license and access to a car to transport you between the preschools. Great importance is attached to personal suitability. Do you want to be part of an exciting journey into the future of preschool? Welcome with your application! Interviews 1 will be conducted Thurs 12/3 morning. Interviews 2 will be held on Mon 16/3 afternoon and Tue 17/3 afternoon. OTHER INFORMATION Please attach a teacher's license or diploma. Extracts from the criminal record must be presented before employment in preschool and primary school. We value age and gender balance and diversity in all professional areas. We have non-smoking working hours and we offer one hour of wellness per week and a wellness allowance. Via our health portal, you as an employee can book yourself in for various wellness activities such as massages, trial training, lectures, etc. When you apply for a job with us, we want you to use our e-recruitment system. This way, the processing of your application will be efficient, fast and secure. Prior to the recruitment process, the municipality of Boden has taken a position on recruitment channels. We kindly but firmly decline any contact with media salespeople, recruitment sites or similar in this recruitment.