Description

Nord-Gudbrandsdal Upper Secondary School has a full-time (100%) permanent position available as department head for the preparatory education program (sports and academic specialization) starting January 1, 2027.

We are looking for someone who

• builds strong relationships with students and colleagues
• communicates clearly and builds trust
• is development-oriented and sees opportunities
• is organized and proactive
• thrives on varied tasks and a fast-paced work environment
• puts students’ learning and well-being at the center
• collaborates well and helps find solutions across departments
• has high aspirations on behalf of the students, staff, and the school
  

We offer

• an exciting and varied leadership position at a school where you’ll be closely involved with both students and staff. The opportunity to influence the school’s development
  
• An inclusive and engaged work environment with short decision-making paths
  
• Professional challenges and opportunities for leadership development
• Salary and working conditions in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements
• County government employment terms with good pension and insurance plans

About the Position

• 100% permanent position available starting January 1, 2027
  

• As a department head, you will be part of the school’s leadership team. You will be responsible for leading and developing your own departments, while also actively contributing to the overall operation and development of the school

• Work location: Otta

Job responsibilities

• educational leadership and development of the department(s)
• staff management and close supervision of employees
• monitoring students’ learning outcomes, absences, well-being, and school environment
• Planning and organizing school operations in the school administration system (VismaInSchool)
  
• Working on quality improvement and monitoring the school’s results
• Collaborating with students, parents, and student services
• Contributing to the efficient use of resources within the school’s framework
• Actively participating in the school’s leadership team and sharing responsibility for the school as a whole
• Other leadership and operational tasks as needed

Qualification Requirements

• School leadership training. Experience in school leadership may substitute for formal education
  
• Relevant higher education qualifying the candidate to teach
  
• Pedagogical competence and experience from the school system
• Experience teaching in upper secondary education is desirable
• Thorough knowledge of the Education Act and the school’s social mission
• Strong digital skills, including familiarity with school management systems; VismaInSchool

Desired Qualities

• is visible, approachable, and close to students and staff
• builds trust and fosters good relationships
• is clear and confident in a leadership role
• can motivate, support, and develop colleagues
• works systematically and can prioritize tasks in a varied workday
• is flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
• collaborates well and contributes to finding solutions across departments

Application

Innlandet County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages all qualified candidates who meet the job requirements to apply. We will adapt the workplace if you need us to. Emphasis will be placed on whether you, as a person, are suitable for the position.

Please note that all applicants will be included on a public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act. Exceptions to this will be considered based on the justification provided in the text field of the application.

The county government is an organization undergoing development and change. Job duties, areas of responsibility, and organizational structure may therefore evolve and change in line with the organization’s needs.

Please note that employees who are surplus to the county government’s needs may have priority for the position.

Innlandet County Council uses an electronic application form. We never ask for BankID information during the application process.

We look forward to receiving your application.