Description

Sentrum Upper Secondary School is looking for a dedicated Head of Department for a permanent 100% position starting August 1, 2026.

The position is linked to the field of special education and you will be Head of Department for the Adapted Department at Sentrum Upper Secondary School. As part of the school's management, you will be an important contributor to the school's development projects, professional environment, and a safe physical and psychosocial school environment.

We are looking for someone who has

• a fundamental commitment to the students' well-being and development
• ability to work independently
• ability to keep an overview and design good work routines
• ability to follow up planning work and agreements
• ability and willingness to face demanding situations and a high work pace
• good relationship skills, and the ability to utilize this in your work with students, guardians and colleagues
• a solution-focused approach to whatever may arise
• a basic understanding that you solve the tasks that arise in everyday life regardless of roles

We offer

• participation in the school's management team and close collaboration with skilled colleagues
• high degree of involvement in the design of the role/tasks
• high degree of involvement in the school's development
• opportunity for personal growth and challenges
• opportunity to contribute to students experiencing a good learning environment
• a strong professional environment
• training in relevant areas
• good working environment
• salary according to agreement
  
• county municipal terms of employment with good pension and insurance schemes

About the position

• 100% permanent position available from 01.08.2026
• place of work Kongsvinger and Skarnes
• the person appointed to the position will be placed in a position code depending on the requirements for the position, education and experience, cf. legal and contractual requirements

Tasks

• responsibility and follow-up for adaptation and special educational measures
• individual application
• mapping and follow-up of pupils
• collaboration with external agencies
• close collaboration with municipal and county PPT
• further development of special educational work
• the head of department is part of the school's management team, and thus shares responsibility for the school's operations and development
• personnel and financial responsibility
• assisting staff in the follow-up of pupils with special needs and ITO
• responsibility for individual decisions
• work tasks can be adjusted somewhat based on the applicant's competence

Qualification requirements

• special education education
• education in management
• knowledge of ITO legislation
• experience in ITO
• experience with the school's digital systems

Desired qualifications

• experience from, and insight into upper secondary education
• good knowledge of the Education Act

Application

Inland County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the announcement text to apply to 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.