BIRRALEE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
TRONDHEIM
Teachers
& Staff
This is Birralee
Widely recognised as one of the most innovative schools in Norway, we are fortunate to have many experienced, highly qualified and caring staff in our organisation.
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With us, you can enjoy exciting career opportunities, a commitment to professional development, a competitive salary and a progressive approach to work-life balance – as well as the knowledge that you are making a difference in the world.
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We aim to recruit and retain the very best staff, providing a diverse, open and inclusive environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. People are the foundation of the School’s success. The quality of teachers and support staff is critical to our future.
About the position
Starting date: by agreement
Number of positions: one
Position 1: 32,8 % substitute position, ending 31.07.2025.
Working hours:
14:30 - 16:30 on school days
08:30 - 16:30 during school holidays (Autumn Holiday, Winter Holiday, late June)
We are looking for someone who:
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about student wellbeing and have the ability to make a difference in the journey of our children.
Your responsibilities:
• to work in the After School Programme and in the Holiday Programme.
• to support the social and emotional development of students;
• to facilitate varied and inclusive play and learning activities;
• to take responsibility for arranging various activity groups and following up individual children and student groups in our After School Programme;
• to follow up students in various activities and in various arenas, both outside and inside in all kinds of weather;
• to guide students with special adaptation needs in play and learning.
Your qualifications:
• Child and youth worker training is desirable (for example barne- og undomsarbeiderutdanning);
• Relevant experience with children is desirable.
• Fluent in English.
Your skills:
• Clear and warm adult who is present for the children;
• Good at building relationships with children and adults;
• Patient and caring with a determination to bring out the very best in children;
• Ability to stay calm and objective when presented with challenging behaviours;
• Ability to work with parents;
• Ability to creates trust by being open, sincere and professional;
• A positive attitude, a good mood and contributes to well-being in the workplace;
• Flexible, solution-oriented and accepts that your work tasks may change when needed.
Suitability for the position (personlig egenhet) will be taken into consideration.
We offer
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Supportive colleagues and an involved community who are committed to school improvement.
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Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning.
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Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students.
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The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students.
Salary and benefits
The position is paid as an assistant according to the latest Hovedtariffoppgjøret (KS). The person hired will normally be paid from 382.500 to 513.100 NOK per year (for a full time position) depending on qualifications and seniority.
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A 2% contribution to the Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
General Information
Safeguarding
At Birralee International School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to appropriate recent Police Clearances, plus verification of the right to work in Norway.
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Diversity at Birralee
Birralee International School celebrates diversity and encourages qualified candidates with different life experiences and backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, functional ability or cultural background. Our premises are universally designed, and we create the conditions for people with disabilities.
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Public list of applicants
All names will appear on a public list of applicants for each position as required by the Public Administration Act §25. Exemptions to be omitted from the list are only made in exceptional cases and the request must be made at the time of application.
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As an employee at Birralee, you must at all times comply with changes that the development in the subject entails, and the organizational changes that are adopted.
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Questions
Questions about the position can be directed to Alison Myler, 73 87 02 63, a.myler@birralee.no
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The application with all attachments is sent electronically via birralee.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas.
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