Do you have a degree in education?
Are you a clear, motivating, and unifying homeroom teacher?
Then you might be the person we’re looking for!

Løten Middle School is located in downtown Løten. We have about 270 students and are the only middle school in the municipality of Løten.
The Løten Public Library is housed in its own building adjacent to the middle school.

Starting November 1, we have a vacant temporary position (100%) running from November 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.

Job Responsibilities

• Teaching and related subject responsibilities
• Collaboration within teams and subject departments
  
• Parent collaboration

Qualifications

• Approved teaching certification for employment in elementary school and formal education in the teaching subjects
• The position will cover the subjects of English, social studies, and physical education
  
• Interpersonal skills and strong digital skills are required
  
• Must be up to date professionally
• Experience working in a team
• Knowledge of ongoing regional and national projects is an advantage
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian, both written and oral

A police background check must be submitted before starting the position, and the tuberculosis questionnaire must be completed upon hiring

Personal Qualities

• A positive view of students and a strong ability to build relationships and trust with them
• The ability to observe students, both during recess and in class, and to actively participate in their learning is a prerequisite
• Be able to remain flexible in a hectic workday
• Be development-oriented and open to change
• Be committed to quality in teaching
• Have good collaboration skills with colleagues and external partners
• Maintain good communication with parents and guardians
• Identify with the municipality’s core values: Respect – Responsibility – Courage

We place great emphasis on motivation and personal suitability for the position.

We offer

• A meaningful job where you truly make a difference—every single day
  
• A work environment with experienced, reliable, and supportive colleagues
  
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A work environment based on the values of respect, responsibility, and courage
  
• Salary in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Pension and insurance plans in accordance with applicable agreements

Employment is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including favorable pension and insurance plans.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Webcruiter, and all documentation you wish to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.
We ask applicants to write their cover letter and resume directly in the application portal and not to submit them as attachments.

Certificates, diplomas, and attachments must be included with the application, and we encourage you to use the Diploma Portal for documentation of your education. Education completed outside Norway must be approved by NOKUT or the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir), and the approval must be documented.

Welcome as an applicant!

Contact Information

Østvold, Kjell Arne, Principal, 990 19 787

Work Location

Skolevegen 1
2340 LØTEN

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5170060411
Employment percentage: 100%
Temporary position
Start date: November 1, 2026
End date: July 31, 2027
Application deadline: September 20, 2026