Thank you for considering GIS as your future work place.
Vacancies 2023-2024
Leadership positions:
No vacancies at the moment. Please check back later.
Teaching positions:
PYP
PYP Coding Teacher:
Description of Position:
The Coding teacher is responsible for teaching students in Grades 3.
We are looking for an experienced or aspiring teacher who is inspirational, ambitious and student-centred. The position is part-time (12%) for a total of 3 x 45 min periods a week.
Desired qualifications:
- Qualified Primary Teacher
- Recognition of international Qualifications in Norway
- Experience in teaching content of coding to the age group
- Experience in IB PYP context desired.
Application process:
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV to employment@gjovikis.no. The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline should an outstanding candidate be identified early in the search process. For this reason, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
PYP Music Teacher (Paternity Cover):
Description of Position:
The PYP Music teacher will be teaching Music to grades 1-6. We are looking for an experienced or aspiring teacher who is inspirational, ambitious and student-centred. The position is part-time (32%) for a total of 8 x 45 min periods a week. The position is temporary and will be employed until 31st July 2024.
Desired qualifications:
- Qualified Primary Teacher
- Recognition of international Qualifications in Norway
- Experience in teaching content of Music to the age group
- Experience in IB PYP context desired.
Application process:
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and statement of your teaching philosophy to employment@gjovikis.no. The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline should an outstanding candidate be identified early in the search process. For this reason, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MYP
Swimming teacher:
Description of Position:
The Swimming teacher is responsible for teaching students in Grades 2, 4, 7 and 10 and assessing them on the local Norwegian standards for swimming.
We are looking for an experienced or aspiring teacher who is inspirational, ambitious and student-centred. The position is part-time (11%) and includes 2 hours of teaching from 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Wednesdays.
Desired qualifications:
- A qualified swimming teacher
Application process:
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and statement of your teaching philosophy to employment@gjovikis.no. The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline should an outstanding candidate be identified early in the search process. For this reason, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Teaching assistants:
Science Technician:
Description of Position:
The Science technician will work with the MYP science teacher to prepare lab experiments and help manage the Science lab. Any hours not used in this role will be used to act as an assistant to the Science teacher in classes, including delivering content prepared by the Science teacher when appropriate. The position is part-time (16%) for a total of 6 hours per week.
Desired qualifications:
- Experience in a laboratory setting
- Degree in science (Bachelors or higher)
- Experience in an IB school
Application process:
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and statement of your teaching philosophy to employment@gjovikis.no. The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline should an outstanding candidate be identified early in the search process. For this reason, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Other positions:
Secretary (Temporary):
Description of Position:
The secretary supports the Head of School, Principals and Director in managing the administrative responsibilities of the school. They will work closely with the other administration to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. The position is temporary until July 31st and will consist of 14.25 work hours per week at a percentage of 38%.
Desired qualifications:
- Experience in school administration desired.
Application process:
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV to employment@gjovikis.no. The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline should an outstanding candidate be identified early in the search process. For this reason, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Supply teachers
GIS is always interested in qualified teaching staff who would be willing to do occasional substitute or supply work. This work can be day to day or for longer periods of time, and is usually to cover for an absent class or subject teacher. If you are interested in joining our supply list, please send your CV to employment@gjovikis.no.
All hiring of educational personnel will be subject to police check, as required by Norwegian Law.
You can find useful information on living and working in Norway here.
Unfortunately, several scams relating to non-existent teaching jobs at international schools have circulated on the internet in past years, which include information taken from official websites. If you are unsure whether a teaching position exists, please do contact the school directly. Gjøvikregionen International School never charges fees for applications for employment and candidates should carefully consider the requests made when applying to any reputable international school.