Asker International School is a new school recently established within the municipality of Asker kommune. The school will expand to grades 1-7 in August 2015 and will continue to expand on an annual basis up to parallel grades from grade 1 to grade 10. We started with 37 students in 2013 and expect over 150 in August 2015.

Our school is a vibrant learning community. Student numbers have been capped at 20 to ensure a good learning environment. Our school is quite an international community with students from the Americas to Asia-Pacific.

Such classrooms require multiple learning groups to ensure that all students are developing at their level. None are left behind, none are left waiting. We are looking for an individual that possesses the drive, enthusiasm and creativity to excel in such an environment.

We are seeking a teacher who:

Is a qualified teacher (that is recognised by the Norwegian department of education)

Has a positive work ethic and is used to collaborating and sharing ideas

Is a skilled practitioner and capable of differentiating to facilitate the language needs of a multi-cultural community.

Can promote a well organised and stimulating learning environment in line with school policy.

Shows genuine enthusiasm and demonstrates a positive approach to students.

Will be a committed contributor to the development of the school curriculum

Has good IT skills and is familiar with different formats of word processing in different applications, like blogs and web-pages.

Aims to continuously improve their teacher practice and responds positively to feedback

Will be an adaptable member of a changing school environment

Ideally has experience with working with parallel classes.

Ideally has experience in an international school environment

Ideally has experience with the IB

This contract is based upon an initial 6 month probationary period. It is important to note that a permanent contract cannot be offered until qualifications have been recognised.

Asker International School is a new school recently established within the municipality of Asker kommune. The school will expand to grades 1-7 in August 2015 and will continue to expand on an annual basis up to parallel grades from grade 1 to grade 10. We started with 37 students in 2013 and expect over 150 in August 2015.

Our school is a vibrant learning community. Our school is quite an international community with students from the Americas to Asia-Pacific.

Such classrooms require multiple learning groups to ensure that all students are developing at their level. None are left behind, none are left waiting. We are looking for an individual that possesses the drive, enthusiasm and creativity to excel in such an environment.  

We are seeking a Deputy Principal who:

Is a qualified teacher (that is recognised by Norwegian department of education)

Has experience working in a demanding and diverse position

can lead teaching and learning experiences throughout the school

Has demonstrated an ability to adapt and manage challenging situations

Has a positive work ethic and is used to collaborating and sharing ideas

Has experience with timetabling and work schedules

Has experience working with strategic planning

Has some understanding and experience with budgeting

Is a skilled practitioner and capable of differentiating to facilitate the language needs of a multi-cultural community

Can promote a well organised and stimulating learning environment in line with school policy.

Shows genuine enthusiasm and demonstrates a positive approach to students.

Will play a leading role in the development of the school curriculum

Is IT proficient with experience using different programs and formats, including working with web-base material.

Aims to continuously improve their practice and responds positively to feedback

Will be an adaptable member of a changing school environment

Ideally has experience with conflict resolution and people management

Ideally has experience working in a senior management team

Ideally has experience in an international school environment

Ideally has experience with the IB

This contract is based upon an initial 6 month probationary period. It is important to note that a permanent contract cannot be offered until qualifications have been recognised.