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Teaching position—100% permanent starting Jan. 13, 2027

Teaching position—100% temporary position from January 4, 2027, to July 31, 2028

Work location:

Vilberg School is one of nine schools in the municipality. The school is beautifully situated in Lensbygda with sweeping views of the Toten landscape. We have large and varied outdoor areas. The school is just over 20 km from Gjøvik and approximately 3.5 km from the municipal center of Lena.
Vilberg is an elementary school with 110 students this school year. There are just under 30 employees at the school.

Job Details:

• We have a full-time (100%) permanent position available as a first-grade teacher. This position currently involves serving as the homeroom teacher for the 1st grade.
• We also have a 100% temporary position available starting January 4, 2027. This position currently involves serving as a homeroom teacher for 3rd grade and as a subject teacher for 2nd grade.
• Changes to grade-level assignments may occur.

The elementary schools in Østre Toten Municipality have the relational initiative “See the Student from the Inside” as a shared focus area, and this is also central to these positions.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the school’s dual mandate: education and personal development
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instruction in accordance with the curriculum and the Education Act.
• Create a safe and inclusive school environment for students through effective classroom management and inclusive instruction.
• Ensure effective dialogue and collaboration with parents and relevant agencies.
• Actively contribute to the professional community and the school’s development efforts.
• Contribute to well-being, safety, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• We primarily seek candidates with an approved teacher education degree.
• Student teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience from elementary school.
• A valid police clearance certificate in accordance with Section 17-11 of the Education Act must be presented before starting the position.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with, and an active approach to, play-based activities as part of instruction
• Good Norwegian language skills, both oral and written.
• Teaching experience in elementary school is preferred.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender, disability, or cultural background.

Personal qualities:

• You have a clear philosophy on students and learning in line with current legislation and the curriculum.
• You can manage a classroom environment with complex challenges
• You are a clear, confident, and predictable classroom leader with the ability to build strong relationships.
• You communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and other partners.
• You work in a structured and goal-oriented manner, with a strong ability to organize and maintain an overview.
• You are motivated to use a variety of teaching methods.
• You are flexible and adaptable when working with students who have diverse needs.

Personal suitability will be given significant weight.

We offer:

• A welcoming, safe, and inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on community
• A strong professional environment with high levels of expertise, focusing on play, learning, and development, as well as safety and well-being
• Excellent opportunities to incorporate the local environment into teaching, including through outdoor education

As an employee of Østre Toten Municipality, you will be covered by a comprehensive pension and insurance plan. Employees are hired by Østre Toten Municipality under the terms set forth in the applicable regulations, laws, and agreements at any given time. Two percent of gross salary is deducted for pension contributions.

After the application deadline, a public list of applicants will be posted, containing the name, age, position or job title, and municipality of residence or employment for each applicant. Exceptions to public access may be made for information about an applicant if the applicant requests it. Information about an applicant may become public even if the applicant has requested not to be included on the list of applicants. If the request is not granted, the applicant will be notified of this.