Special Educational Needs Teacher

Starting date: 01.08.2025

Type: Fixed term contract until 31.07.2026 (100%)
Working hours: regular office working hours (37,5 hours / week), 5 weeks holiday.

The successful candidate will support students with special educational needs (SEN) and to deliver interventions in the school (with a particular focus on Years 1 to 5) in accordance with the published SEN policy and the requirements of Norwegian law.

We are looking for someone who will:

• be responsible for student support

• be responsible for delivering academic interventions

• be responsible for student social development

• work with students both inside and outside the classroom as is required

• work with the SENCO to develop the provision for students with special educational needs and those students who require additional support

• contribute to the development of SEN provision

• inform the SENCO of interventions and meetings in support of students with SEN

• provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff and parents

• working with teachers & students to support behaviour management

We offer:

• an exciting international work environment;

• a wonderful school with excellent resources and positive links with parents and the local community;

• class sizes between 18 and 25 students;

• motivated and engaged students;

• professional working conditions and supportive colleagues;

• support with, and commitment to, professional development;

• competitive salary.

Safeguarding

At Birralee International School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to appropriate current Police Clearances, plus verification of the right to work in Norway.

Diversity at Birralee

Birralee International School celebrates diversity and encourages qualified candidates with different life experiences and backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, functional ability or cultural background. Our premises are universally designed, and we create the conditions for people with disabilities.

Public list of applicants

All names will appear on a public list of applicants for each position as required by the Public Administration Act §25. Exemptions to be omitted from the list are only made in exceptional cases and the request must be made at the time of application.

As an employee at Birralee, you must at all times comply with changes that the development in the subject entails, and the organizational changes that are adopted.

Questions

Questions about the position can be directed to the School Development Leader Caroline Lewis-Jones, 73 87 02 60 or c.lewis-jones@birralee.no

The application with all attachments is sent electronically via birralee.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas.