Place of work:

Odnes School is a nature and culture school with around 100 students in grades 1-7. The school is beautifully situated between Odnesberget and Randsfjorden. Around the school there are many nice excursion destinations in varied nature. Odnes School is an active part of the local community and village. Our pupils should feel welcome, respected and challenged.

We have vacancies:

• 80% permanent position from 01.08.2026
• 70% permanent position from 01.08.2026

Duties:

• Organize and initiate varied and inclusive play and learning activities indoors and outdoors
• Develop pupils' academic and social skills
• Build positive relationships with children, and show interest in each individual child and their situation
• Mediate in conflict situations and help children find good solutions themselves
• Collaborate with teachers and guardians

Requirements:

• A professional certificate as a child and youth worker is desirable, but other relevant education and experience will also be considered.
• You must have very good Norwegian language skills, both oral and written
• Experience with children and young people of school age

Requirements:

• Experience with children and young people of school age
• Experience working with children with special needs is desirable
• Experience from COS or similar that is about seeing each individual student, recognizing their feelings and helping them deal with challenges

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability and age.

Personal qualities:

• Enjoys outdoor activities in all weathers
• Peaceful, confident and patient adult who enjoys and helps children with their academic, social and personal mastery
• Good at relationship skills and able to see the needs of individual children and groups of children
• Flexible and solution-oriented
• Good at communication and cooperation
• Independent and likes to take the initiative
• Committed to the work and can actively contribute to the children's play and learning
• Contributes to a good working environment
• Fair and patient in dealing with pupils, guardians and employees
• Can face very challenging situations with understanding, knowledge and calm
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer:

• Good pension and insurance schemes through KLP.
• Employment on the terms set out in applicable laws, regulations and agreements. 2% of the gross salary is deducted for pension purposes.
• A working community with committed and skilled colleagues.
• Skilled worker supplement of NOK. 10,500 for a 100% position.

Other information:

We ask that electronic applications are registered on our website: www.sondre-land.kommune.no

• A valid police certificate (pursuant to the Education Act § 17-11, cf. the Police Register Act § 39 first paragraph) must be submitted before starting.

  Certified copies of diplomas and certificates must be presented at interviews and upon request.

Exempt publicity must be justified

Søndre Land municipality practices more openness, cf. the Freedom of Information Act § 11. This means that all applicants are listed on the public applicant list. Exceptions must be granted under special circumstances, cf. section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Interviews will be held on June 10 and 11, 2026