Assistant Principal (temporary, full-time) - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are seeking an assistant principal for a fixed-term employment period from August 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Kannelmäki Basic School has over 1300 students across five different locations. Our school is an inclusive and multicultural local school for all children and youth in the area. We offer expressive arts education for grades 3-9 and bilingual Finnish-English instruction at all levels. Our values are student-centeredness, community, and professionalism. A new school building for grades 5-9 will be completed in spring 2027. The younger students' school buildings are new or recently renovated. The school is led by a principal team, including the principal and three assistant principals. As an assistant principal, you will help lead the school's activities according to city strategic goals and serve as a supervisor for your own teaching unit. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and stakeholders. Your supervisory duties are located at the Kannelmäki site. We have 150 educational and pedagogical staff. We have developed shared teaching and a multi-actor basic school with strong operational structures. Our staff is committed and finds their work meaningful. Community and mutual support are our strengths. We value previous leadership experience and strong evidence of developing learning environments, community culture, and network cooperation. We hope you have an approachable leadership style, are inspiring, solution-oriented, and development-focused. Our leadership framework is based on Helsinki city's core principles: vision, enthusiasm, consistency, and execution ability. These reflect the expected leadership behavior and daily actions. Vision relates to understanding city strategy and goals. Enthusiasm refers to leading by example and energy. Consistency involves ethical leadership, and execution ability includes achieving goals with the team and delegating tasks. We want you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of Helsinki residents. We offer opportunities to grow and develop professionally, including benefits such as a 550-euro Epassi Flex travel, culture, sports, and well-being benefit. Read more at https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille#henkilostoedut. How does the recruitment process proceed? Submit your application by June 3, 2026, at 3 PM. The first interview round will be via video. In-person interviews are scheduled for June 8 and/or June 9, 2026. The assistant principal must meet the same eligibility criteria as the principal, as defined by the decree 1998/986. The selected candidate must submit a health certificate and a criminal record extract before taking office. Prior experience in leadership within a comprehensive school is an advantage. For more information, contact Principal Kirsi Juuti at kirsi.juuti@hel.fi or 0931072028, available on May 22, 2026, from 12-14 and May 26, 2026, from 9-11.