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Kunskapsskolan in Sweden, which includes Kunskapsgymnasiet, started its first schools in 2000 and today has 29 primary schools and six upper secondary schools with 1,350 employees and 14,400 students. Kunskapsskolan is owned by its founder, Peje Emilsson, and his family.

At Kunskapsgymnasiet, we have a pedagogy that prepares our students for life, not just for the next exam. Our schools are characterized by a strong focus on knowledge, but we also place great emphasis on the students' personal development. The schools are marked by a school culture with close relationships between students and staff. In an environment where every student can be themselves and receive the support and challenges they need, we create a school where both students and staff thrive and develop.

Kunskapsgymnasiet Norrköping is an upper secondary school with university-preparatory programs and currently has approximately 630 students. The school started in 2001 and is located in central Norrköping.

Kunskapsgymnasiet Norrköping is seeking a School Counselor

Do you want to work in a school organization that is constantly evolving and has high expectations for both students and staff? Then we have the job for you!

We are looking for a counselor who is highly committed and always works actively to ensure that all students succeed and feel well. You need to be flexible, collaborative, and have a genuine interest in the student. You will work closely with students and tailor your support individually, while also looking at the bigger picture from both a group and organizational perspective.

As a counselor at Kunskapsgymnasiet, you will primarily work with preventive student health services in close collaboration with the rest of the student health team and the school's teachers, as well as with the students and their guardians. You are never alone with challenges and questions. There is great openness among the staff, and we share a common responsibility for our students. In addition to preventive student health work, you will also help and support students with various everyday problems that may arise.

Qualifications
A degree in Social Work (Socialworker) or equivalent education.

Desirable Qualifications
To succeed in the role of counselor, you need to build trust with the students, which requires you to be a stable and secure person. You also need to be communicative and have good skills in conducting structured and motivating conversations with students.

Employment Details
The position is a fixed-term contract for 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Recruitment Process
Applications must be submitted via the link below by July 26, 2010. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline.

A certificate of good conduct (extract from the criminal record) is required to work in schools. The form is available on the Swedish Police Authority's website.

For questions, contact Principal David Råbesjö, [email protected]

More information about us and our pedagogy can be found on our website, kunskapsgymnasiet.se

Recruitment agencies, please do not contact us.