Supply Teacher / Vikarlærer

About the job

BISS Gausel has a vacancy for a supply teacher/vikarlærer (86%, school term-time only) to deliver pre-planned lessons covering staff absences.
The position is available from January 2026 until July 2026, with the possibility of extension. The position is in the secondary department (ungdomsavdeling). 

You will work as a part of a motivated teaching team and are expected to be flexible and support other teachers and students when needed, and help with other activities within the role of a teacher. 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the closing date.

Qualifications and experience

Minimum education and experience:

• HKDir/NOKUT approved teaching qualifications for secondary school/grunnskole
• Excellent English language skills, both written and oral (minimum B2)
• Some knowledge of the Norwegian language
• The ability to use ICT to support and enhance learning within the classroom
• The ability to differentiate learning in the classroom
• Experience working with students aged 11-16, either as a teacher or as a teaching assistant
• Experience teaching maths and science is desirable
• Experience or knowledge of IB programmes is desirable

Who are you?

You have:

• a proven record of secondary school teaching practice
• the ability to engage, motivate and support children's learning
• the ability to present lessons that are engaging and challenging for the students
• the ability to think creatively and take risks
• a collaborative and consultive approach when working in teams
• confident and inclusive classroom management skills, centring on positive behaviour strategies
• the ability to take initiative and contribute to the development of our school
• commitment to continued professional development
• You are open minded, reflective and flexible

We offer

BISS Gausel is committed to being a collaborative learning organisation. The school offers a supportive working environment and invests generously in professional development for all its staff. As members of the Norwegian IB Schools Association, the Nordic Network of International Schools, and the IB Global Community, the school offers regular opportunities to communicate and collaborate with other educators, both in Norway and elsewhere in Europe.

Safeguarding

BISS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check (DBS or equivalent).

To ensure gender equality, we strongly encourage men to apply.

About BISS Schools

We are a family of not-for-profit learning organisations with a shared vision and a tradition of excellence, dedicated to delivering high quality international education. The British International Schools of Stavanger comprises three schools – BISS Gausel, BISS Sentrum and BISS Preschool.The BISS organisation has over 100 employees and 700 students. Our employees have diverse backrounds and a high level of competanse in their fields. 
The organisation strives to emulate the benefits of the IB programmes for both students and staff. The IB ''empowers teachers as the architects of learning excellence, working alongside engaged colleagues in a rewarding career supported by a strong global network. And it brings schools a strong reputation for successful outcomes that uplift the whole community'' (IBO 2023).