About the job

We are looking for a primary school teacher to work as part of a highly motivated and collaborative teaching team. Our primary school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, a balanced curriculum that promotes the acquisition of key skills and behaviours through inquiry-based learning. 
This is a part-time temporary position (75% - 08:15-15:15, term-time only), available from November 2025 until June 2025.

Qualifications and skills
• NOKUT approved teaching qualifications
• The ability to differentiate learning in the classroom
• Excellent English language skills, both written and oral (minimum B2)
• Some knowledge of the Norwegian language
• The ability to use ICT to support and enhance learning within the classroom

Experience
• A proven record of primary school teaching practice. 
• Experience teaching children aged 6 to 8 will be an advantage.
• Experience or knowledge of IB programmes (specifically the Primary Years Programme) will be an advantage

Personal qualities
• The ability to engage, motivate and support children's' learning
• Open minded, reflective and flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills to create good relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• The ability to think creatively and take risks
• A collaborative and consultive approach when working in teams
• Confident and inclusive classroom management skills, centring on positive behaviour strategies
• The ability to take initiative 
• A commitment to continued professional development

We offer

BISS is committed to being a collaborative learning organisation. The school offers a supportive working environment and invests generously in professional development for all its staff. As a member of the Norwegian IB Schools Association, the Nordic Network of International Schools, and the IB Global Community, the school offers regular opportunities to communicate and collaborate with other educators, both in Norway and elsewhere in Europe.

More information

BISS Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check.

To ensure gender equality, we strongly we encourage men to apply for this role.