Individuals and Societies Teacher (Humanities)

About the job

We are looking to employ a qualified and experienced secondary school Individuals and Societies teacher to join our International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) team, in August 2026. 
This is a temporary full-time position from August 2026 until July 2027.

The role of the Individuals and Societies teacher will be to implement the MYP Individuals and Societies curriculum, teach the objectives of the subject as defined by the IB.

There may also be teaching duties at our sister school in Stavanger, BISS Gausel.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the deadline.

Qualifications and experience

• A teaching qualification in humanities or a related field of study. This qualification should be eligible for recognition by the Norwegian Higher Education Directorate (HKDir).
• An IB CAT1 certificate in MYP Individuals and Societies, is desirable
• English proficiency at C1, or higher.
• Experience teaching secondary students (age 11-17)
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the educational philosophies and practices of the IB, specifically relating to assessment in the MYP is desirable 

Skills and personal qualities

• A thorough and up-to-date understanding of the best approaches to teaching for the age group 11-17
• The ability to plan, deliver and reflect on curriculum and lessons in a way which will stimulate, motivate and engage students' learning and agency
• The ability to ensure inclusion through universal design of lessons and differentiated instruction
• Employ strategies to empower learning in a diverse group of students
• The capability to instil confidence in students, and facilitate their understanding and application of subject concepts
• Outstanding collaboration skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised and reliable
• Engage actively and enthusiastically to contribute to a positive school environment

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 in Norway and/or any additional countries where the candidate has resided during the last three years.

We offer

BISS 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 a member 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. All staff can take advantage of the school's private pension scheme.

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 International Baccalaureate (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).