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.
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.
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
We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Cover Teacher for a permanent position. The role involves stepping in for absent teachers and ensuring continuity in teaching and learning across relevant subjects.
Place of work: Birralee International School Trondheim
Start date: 01.08.2026
Application deadline: 17.04.2026
Position type: 80% permanent, with the opportunity to work up to 100% temporarily during busy periods
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.
Key responsibilities:
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Provide high-quality teaching during staff absences
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Follow lesson plans and maintain a positive learning environment
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Adapt quickly to different classes, subjects, and age groups
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Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a supportive school culture
Your qualifications:
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Approved teaching qualifications
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Fluent in English
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Must be qualified to teach Norwegian (minimum 30 or 60 ECTS in Norwegian)
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Good classroom management skills
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Ability to be flexible, reliable, and solution-oriented
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 create trust by being open, sincere and professional;
• A positive attitude, a good mood and contributes to well-being in the workplace;
• You have high ambitions on behalf of the pupils
• You prepare precisely and well for the school day
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable, 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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A permanent position in a supportive and professional environment
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Varied and engaging workdays
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Opportunities for professional development
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A minimum of 80% position guaranteed, with the opportunity to work up to 100% during busy periods
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an exciting international work environment
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a wonderful school with excellent resources and positive links with parents and the local community
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class sizes between 18 and 25 students
Salary and benefits
The position is paid as a teacher according to the latest Hovedtariffoppgjøret (KS) depending on qualifications and seniority.
A 2% contribution to the Pension Fund is deducted from the salary, as is a small deduction.
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 current Police Clearances, plus verification of the right to work in Norway.
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.
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.
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.
Questions
Questions about the position can be directed to Caroline Lewis-Jones, c.lewis-jones@birralee.no
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.
