Educational Advisor for the Upper Secondary School Unit

Do you have experience in development work within upper secondary education and excellent knowledge of the governance and responsibility system of upper secondary schools? The Swedish National Agency for Education is now looking for an educational advisor for the Upper Secondary School Unit who wants to help develop and manage the school's governing documents with a focus on the natural resource area.

Be part of shaping the future of education!

About the job

In the role of educational advisor in the upper secondary unit, you contribute to a nationally equitable education of good quality by managing and developing the governing documents applicable to upper secondary schools and adapted upper secondary schools. Your responsibilities include, among other things, overseeing the upper secondary school's natural resource program, along with related subjects, and corresponding programs within adapted upper secondary schools.

You will utilize and develop expert knowledge about subjects, programs, and school forms, and participate in the development and implementation of the school's governing documents. The work also involves reading and responding to consultations and participating in various government assignments.

You will collaborate with other units within the Swedish National Agency for Education as well as with various stakeholders in the field, such as industry and interest organizations and other authorities. You will also be responsible for organizing and leading a national program council. In the unit, you will have about 20 colleagues with different program responsibilities and areas of expertise, where your diverse competencies complement each other in close cooperation.

Working at the Swedish National Agency for Education gives you a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the education system.

You will work in our modern and spacious office in Solna Business Park. You may also have the opportunity to work up to 50% remotely.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us, you need to embody and uphold the state’s core values and our core values for employee leadership: role model, trust, responsibility, collaboration, and development. Read more at skolverket.se/jobb

In this job, you should have:

• a university degree with a focus on pedagogy or other education that the Swedish National Agency for Education deems relevant,
• several years of experience in development work within upper secondary education,
• excellent knowledge of the governance and responsibility system of upper secondary schools and the governing documents,
• the ability and experience to express yourself well in speech and writing, as well as to review and edit texts in Swedish.

It is advantageous if you have current experience from the natural resource program and the program for forest, land, and nature, as well as work with or within Sami industries. Previous service as a principal or school manager responsible for these programs, as well as experience in investigative work within public operations, is also advantageous.

As a person, you need to

• be able to adapt to changing circumstances and new conditions,
• be able to work focused on set goals and strive to achieve good results,
• have good collaboration skills and the ability to work well in teams,
• be able to see connections and understand how different parts affect each other,
• be able to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively,
• be meticulous and strive for high quality in all aspects of work.

Important to know

The application deadline is April 11. The employment is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period.

When you register your application, you will answer some questions instead of attaching a personal letter. Please review the application form and prepare your answers before applying.

The Swedish National Agency for Education works to ensure that all children and students receive a good and equitable education in a safe environment. We support the Swedish preschool, school, and adult education in various ways. As an employee at the Swedish National Agency for Education, you contribute to creating good conditions for children's and students' development and learning. Get to know us better by visiting our website https://www.skolverket.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.skolverket.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss). Our mission – the future of education.