Ringsaker School aims to equip students as best as possible to take charge of their lives and participate in work and community life. The school’s broad mandate and social mission are fulfilled through early intervention and close monitoring of the academic and social learning environment. A high academic rigor and a systematic approach will enhance the quality of education for students in Ringsaker.

Moelv Middle School is centrally located in Moelv, a short distance from downtown, Lake Mjøsa, Moskogen, Moelv Sports Park, and Moelvhallen. With a 20- to 30-minute drive to Hamar, Gjøvik, and Lillehammer, we are ideally situated. The school has around 200 students and approximately 35 staff members, including strong academic departments and a special education department for students from the northern part of the municipality. We work systematically on improvement initiatives and place particular emphasis on an inclusive learning environment and digital literacy.

We are now seeking an assistant principal to start as soon as possible. Together with the school’s new principal, you will form the school’s leadership team. You will play a central role in both the organization of the school day and the long-term development efforts at the lower secondary level. We are looking for someone who will lead a dedicated and competent staff through trust-based leadership and close collaboration with students, parents, and other professional groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Organizing daily school operations and establishing effective routines and systems.
• Leading and further developing the school’s professional community and monitoring instruction to ensure high quality.
• Facilitate and maintain a learning-promoting, inclusive, and safe school environment.
• Ensure strong student participation and effective collaboration with parents and external partners.
• Personnel Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education in education at the university or college level.
• Experience working at the lower secondary level is desirable.
• Knowledge of school-related subject areas, including laws, regulations, and administration.
• Leadership experience in a school setting and/or further education in school administration is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as strong digital skills.

Personal Qualities

• You are clear and committed, and have the ability to motivate and engage employees to achieve results through others. You have strong interpersonal skills and lead in a trust-based manner when interacting with students, parents, and various professionals.
• You are flexible and solution-oriented, and have the ability to solve complex challenges in everyday school life.
• You can initiate, lead, and complete development processes in a systematic manner.
• You have a genuine interest in students’ learning and development.

Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We offer

• A key leadership role in a close-knit leadership team with the principal, where you will have a significant influence on both daily school life and the school’s future development.
• A dedicated and competent staff and a strong academic environment at Ringsaker School.
• Support and collaboration with the school owner and fellow leaders across the municipality’s schools.
• A municipality that works in an interdisciplinary and systematic manner to strengthen the support network around each student.
• Salary to be negotiated and good pension plans.

Other
A valid, recent police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months) must be submitted before starting the position.

Certificates and diplomas must be uploaded as attachments to the application.

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