We're looking for someone who focuses on children's best interests
Lena, Norge
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Educational leaders permanent positions
Work model On location
Application due date 31 May 2026
Are you the one?

Place of work:

The municipal area of growth and welfare consists of the service areas kindergarten, primary and lower secondary school, learning center, educational psychological service, NAV, health center and school health service, and child welfare service. In Østre Toten municipality, we focus on preventive work and early and comprehensive efforts for children, young people and families. The municipality works according to the BTI model (Better Interdisciplinary Intervention) as a basis for providing the right help at the right time. We coordinate and prioritize offers and services in a holistic way, through the use of the tool "holistic intervention staircase". The municipal area for upbringing and welfare is important in this work.

The kindergarten service area consists of 6 municipal kindergartens. The municipality also has 6 private kindergartens. For more information about the municipality's kindergartens, please refer to the municipality's website.

Facts about the position:

We need more educational leaders in our municipal kindergartens. We have the following vacancies:

  • 100 % permanent position in Kolbu kindergarten - from August 1
  • 60 % permanent position in Kapp kindergarten - from August 1
  • 10 % permanent position in Nordli kindergarten - from August 1
  • 50 % permanent position in Hoffsvangen kindergarten - from November 16

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If further vacancies arise within a reasonable period of time in the position of educational manager, relevant candidates on the applicant list may be contacted.

Tasks:

  • Tasks according to the content of the framework plan and annual plan.
  • Responsibility for the educational and administrative aspects of the department.
  • Close collaboration with educational leaders.
  • Parental collaboration.
  • Development work.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • Approved 3-year college education as a kindergarten teacher or other 3-year educational education at college level with further education in kindergarten education.

A satisfactory police certificate must be presented before starting. This must not be older than 3 months.

Desirable requirements:

  • Experience from kindergarten is desirable.

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

Personal qualities:

  • You must be an active adult who sees each individual child, who listens and cares about what the children want to convey.
  • You have good guidance skills.
  • You have good collaboration skills.

Personal qualities will be emphasized.

We offer:

As an employee of Østre Toten municipality, you will be covered by a good pension and insurance scheme. We have meaningful work tasks and an inclusive working environment. Employees are employed by Østre Toten Municipality on the terms and conditions set out in current regulations, legislation and agreements. After the expiry of the application deadline, a public list of applicants will be drawn up containing the name, age, position or job title and municipality of residence or work for each applicant. Exemptions from access to information about an applicant may be made if the applicant so requests. 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 complied with, the applicant will be notified of this.


Link to application form: Apply here