We have a vacancy for a pedagogical leader in Lovisenberg kindergarten.

Are you a committed and caring kindergarten teacher who is passionate about creating a safe and inspiring environment for children? Then we have exciting opportunities for you at Lovisenberg kindergarten!

Lovisenberg kindergarten is a 3-section kindergarten located in rural surroundings with cultivated land, logging areas and homes in its vicinity.
We have good opportunities for all-round play both summer and winter. The nursery has a lavvo in its outdoor area that is in frequent use, and in the immediate vicinity there is a football pitch/ice rink and shelters.

You can read more about the nursery here: https://www.hamar.kommune.no/barnehagene/kommunale-barnehager/

Vacant from 01.08.2026

Tasks

• Plan, implement, document and evaluate the educational work in the department
• Be part of the kindergarten's management team
• Create a safe and stimulating play and learning environment
• Active participation in play and activities with the children
• Lead the development and training of staff in the department
• Lead development work at department level
• . development work at department and kindergarten level
• Engage in general educational activities in the department
• Collaborate with other agencies as needed
• Develop good cooperation with parents
• Contribute to creating a good working environment

Qualifications

• Approved education as a kindergarten teacher
• For applicants with relevant education from countries other than Norway, approval of the education is required from the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training
• Good Norwegian knowledge both written and oral (minimum Norwegian test B level)
• Good professional knowledge and reflects on their own practice

Personal qualities

• You are able to communicate well with children, parents and colleagues
• You are able to put yourself in other people's shoes and see the importance of good relationships
• You must be good at leading and motivating staff in your department, as well as planning and organizing in an effective way
• You are flexible, solution-oriented and adapt based on situations and needs
• You have an appreciative manner, show presence and have children's best interests in focus
  
• Ability to see the individual child, but also the group as a whole
• Ability to facilitate children's play and desire to explore
• You love being outdoors in all weathers and seasons
• You have great work capacity and can cope with a hectic workday in the nursery

We offer

• Developing work environment with exciting tasks
• Mentoring scheme for new graduates
• Salary according to central and local agreements

Common for positions in Hamar municipality:

• Hamar Municipality is an IA company, and prioritizes internal rehabilitation work.
• reservations are made for internal redeployments due to rehabilitation work or redundancy.
• Employees are employed on the terms set out in laws, regulations and collective agreements, including membership of the pension scheme in accordance with applicable agreements.
• Anyone appointed must provide confirmed information about tuberculosis/tuberculin status on a separate form that is attached to the offer of employment.
• Police clearance is required for employment, cf. section 30 of the Kindergarten Act, cf. section 39 first paragraph of the Police Register Act.

Contact information

Reidun Elisabet Johansen, manager, 488 60 996

Place of work

Frognervegen 101
2322 Ridabu

Key information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference no: 5141009331
Position percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: 22.06.2026