Primary School Principal, Classroom Teacher, Friisilä School - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

We are seeking a development-oriented and enthusiastic school principal for the Finnish-language basic education unit who wants to be involved in building an inspiring school community — one where learning, collaboration, and student-centered activities are central. Friisilä School is located in the Matinkylä-Olari area in a natural environment, in a quiet residential neighborhood. The school has good transportation connections. Friisilä School is a small, single-grade school with approximately 140 students. In the Matinkylä-Olari and Tapiola areas, over 9,500 students attend 20 schools. The regional cooperation among principals is impactful, and meetings of the principals' groups are collaborative. All new principals in Espoo participate in a comprehensive orientation organized by the Education Sector. The regional manager acts as the supervisor for the principals. Your tasks: Your responsibilities include classroom teaching as well as the duties of the school principal at Friisilä School. As a principal, you will oversee the school's management according to our strategy and promote high-quality teaching and community spirit. Collaboration is a key part of your role — you will work closely and actively engage in discussions with other principals, the leadership of basic education, parents, and other stakeholders in the region. The school principal is an important team member, working alongside colleagues, the leadership team, and the entire school staff to achieve common goals. You will be responsible for leading the work community, pedagogical leadership, and school financial management. A professional staff and leadership team will support you in your work. We will consider all applications received during the application period. We may process applications and conduct interviews during the application period. The final selection will be made after the application period ends and interviews are completed. School name and address: Friisilä School, Holmanniitynkuja 10, 02240 Espoo. Working hours: OVTES, section B, general education school, working hours 9 §. The position is permanent. The position is a civil service position. The employment begins on August 1, 2026. The first placement school for the position is Friisilä School. Salary: According to OVTES. The salary for the basic education principal is determined based on the school's salary groupings. Both basic education and high school principals are paid based on the complexity of the work. The base salaries according to the salary classification can be found at https://www.kt.fi/sopimukset/ovtes/palkat-palkkiot Qualifications: The eligibility requirements for principals are based on the decree on the qualifications of education personnel (986/1998). According to section 3 of the decree, the principal must have excellent oral and written skills in Finnish. According to the decree, eligible candidates for the principal position must hold a higher university degree, possess the qualifications of a teacher in the relevant educational form, have sufficient work experience as a teacher, and have a degree in education administration approved by the Finnish National Agency for Education, including 15 ECTS credits (or 25 ECTS points) of university-level education in education administration or equivalent knowledge. The role requires solid leadership experience in basic education, curriculum expertise, excellent personnel management, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability and motivation to manage school finances and networks. Candidates must present a criminal record extract as per section 6.2 of the Criminal Records Act. We value a proactive approach, self-management skills, willingness to share expertise regionally and city-wide, and an active, developmental attitude towards implementing the neighborhood school principle in line with the new learning support law reform. Espoo — a pioneer city. Our employer promise — courage to innovate, skill to develop — is reflected in our daily work, long-term competence development, and smart leadership. We are building a city where the significance of work is clear, and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as work-life balance through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome applicants of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the position and application process, please contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/