Description

The unit for school development has a vacancy for a one-year temporary position as an advisor from September 1, 2026.

About the unit

The unit is part of the section for regional competence development. The section also consists of a unit for adult education, a unit for follow-up services, a unit for PPT and a unit for regional competence development. The unit for school development has a total of 10 employees and will support and follow up the development work at the 21 upper secondary schools in Inland Norway. The unit has professional responsibility for continuing education, development work and quality work. In addition, the unit works with analysis work, individually tailored education, education for minority languages and educational use of ICT.

We are looking for someone who

• is passionate about the students' learning environment, well-being and achievement in upper secondary education
• enjoys working closely with schools and understands everyday life in upper secondary education
• has the ability to combine legal and educational understanding in the follow-up of schools
• can handle both operational management tasks and long-term development work
• have an interest in how systematic follow-up of students can contribute to better results
• thrive in a role where you have to balance professional support for schools with requirements for compliance and quality

We offer

• good opportunities for professional and personal development, with varied tasks and great influence
• an exciting and stimulating working environment
• county municipal terms of employment, including good pension and insurance schemes
• flexible working hours
• salary by agreement

About the position

• Type of position:100%
• Type of employment: Temporary position of one year
• Start date: 1.September 2026
• Place of work: Hamar, some travel activity must be expected
• Affiliation:The position is affiliated with the Unit for School Development

Tasks

• Further develop the quality of systematic close follow-up of students (IKO work) to ensure increased completion and well-being among students
• Be actively involved in the work with the learning environment and follow-up of the upper secondary schools, with particular emphasis on Chapter 12 of the Education Act
• follow up routines and processes related to continuing education for employees in upper secondary education in Inland Norway
• manage and follow up the homestay scheme in upper secondary education in Inland Norway
• follow up quality work at the upper secondary schools in the county
• follow up the guidance scheme
• prepare and follow up political issues

Qualification requirements

• relevant higher education, preferably at master's level in pedagogy or equivalent. Long and solid relevant experience can compensate for parts of the educational requirement
• relevant experience and good knowledge of upper secondary education,
• very good written and oral communication skills
• good digital skills

Desired characteristics

• ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with the sector
• experience with public administration, grant management or similar regulatory work
• experience working with school environment issues
• creative and solution-oriented
• good collaboration and communication skills
• structured and analytical
• initiative with great implementation skills
• ability to create trust and good relationships

Application

Inland County Council wants the workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the announcement text to apply with us. We adapt the workplace if you need it. Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We never ask for Bank ID information in the application process.

A police certificate - no older than three months - is required for all positions in the dental health service, folk high schools and upper secondary schools.

Please note that all applicants will be included on the public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act. Exemption from publication is only made in exceptional cases and you must justify why you should be exempt from public disclosure in the text field of the application.

The county municipality is a business in development and change. Tasks, areas of responsibility and organization will therefore develop and change in line with the needs of the organization.

We reserve the right to give preference to those who are surplus to requirements in the county council.

The county council uses an electronic application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.