Primary School IPC Teacher (Year 1 - Year 5)

Primary School IPC Teacher (Year 1 - Year 5)

Starting date: 01.08.2026

Type: IPC Teacher - fixed term temporary contract until 31.07.2026

Application deadline: 31.05.2026

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and skilled teacher to work with children who require additional behavioral and emotional support in the school environment.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with students, create a safe and structured learning environment, and collaborate closely with colleagues, and support services to help each child succeed academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver adapted teaching and learning activities

• Support students with behavioral, emotional, and social challenges

• Establish clear routines, structure, and positive behavior support strategies

• Build trusting relationships with students and caregivers

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and school staff

• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive school culture

• Monitor student progress and maintain relevant documentation

Qualifications

• Approved teaching qualification

• Experience working with children with social and emotional needs is an advantage

• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills

• Patient, flexible, and solution-oriented approach

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

We welcome applicants who are passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives.

We offer

• A meaningful and rewarding role

• Supportive and collaborative colleagues

• Opportunities for professional development

• A positive working environment focused on inclusion and student wellbeing

Salary and benefits

The position is paid as a teacher according to the latest Hovedtariffoppgjøret (KS). The person hired will normally be paid from 563.600 - 799.200 NOK per year (for a full time position) depending on qualifications and seniority.

A 2% contribution to the Pension Fund is deducted from the 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.