Deputy Principal of Primary School

BISS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take

responsibility for doing so.

The British International School of Stockholm (BISS), a leading institution for high-quality

international education, seeks a dynamic and experienced Deputy Principal of Primary

School to join its leadership team. This role is crucial to ensuring academic excellence and

fostering a nurturing environment that aligns with the school’s vision, values, mission, and

principles of inclusivity and holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborative Leadership

● Actively contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and Primary School Leadership

Team, ensuring alignment with the overall school vision, mission, values, and

objectives.

● Support the Director and Principal of Primary School in implementing school policies,

initiatives, and long-term goals.

● Serve as a role model for students and staff, embodying the school’s values of

curiosity, resilience, and respect.

● Take on the Principal of Primary School’s responsibilities when required, providing

strong and reliable leadership in their absence.

Leadership of Learning

● Support the Principal in leading and developing teaching and learning across the

Primary School (Years N-6).

● Lead initiatives to embed evidence-based teaching practices, encouraging innovative

approaches that enhance student outcomes.

● Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the British National

Curriculum, IPC, and IB Diploma Programme, ensuring differentiation and inclusivity

to meet the needs of all students, leading to academic excellence.

● Monitor and enhance assessment, reporting, and performance tracking to improve

student outcomes.

● Coordinate professional development programmes for all learning-focused staff to

enhance curriculum design, pedagogy, subject expertise, and effective classroom

practices.

● Act as a mentor and coach for teachers, building a culture of collaboration and

professional growth.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

● Oversee the pastoral care and wellbeing frameworks to ensure the emotional and

social well-being of all students.

● Develop and oversee pastoral programmes that promote emotional intelligence,

resilience, inclusivity, and global citizenship skills.

● Work closely with all staff to implement effective behaviour management strategies

that foster a positive and respectful learning environment.

● Lead initiatives to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school

community.

● Act as a liaison with parents, ensuring clear communication and collaborative

approaches to student welfare.

Operational and Administrative Support

● Assist the Principal of Primary School in daily operations, including timetabling,

resource allocation, and facilities management.

● Assist the Principal of Primary School in adherence to policies, procedures, and

regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and

compliance.

● Take an active role in organising school events, workshops, and initiatives, including

community events, cultural celebrations, parent-teacher conferences, and

extracurricular activities that enhance the student experience.

● Contribute to the recruitment, induction, and retention of high-quality teaching staff.

● Support the Principal of Primary School in managing budgets effectively, ensuring

resources are used efficiently to enhance teaching and learning.

● Teaching and Classroom Support: Carry a 25% teaching load assigned to fixed

classes, with the flexibility to provide additional classroom coverage as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of Primary School.