Deputy Head of Preschool

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Preschool (50% permanent position), starting October 2025.

This is a chance to help shape and lead a highly valued part of Stavanger’s international community - a preschool that families trust and children love. Working closely with the Head of Preschool, you will play a key role in both day-to-day operations and long-term development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pedagogy/early childhood studies (approved by HKDir) and/or barnehage lærerutdanning.
• Leadership qualifications and/or experience.
• Training in the IB Primary Years/Early Years Programme is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English (minimum B2, written and oral) and Norwegian (minimum B1, written and oral).
• Confident with IT and digital management platforms.
• Knowledge of Norwegian preschool legislation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and administering the daily running of the preschool in a responsible manner and in accordance with the aims of the organisation and the Norwegian law for preschools, under supervision of the Head of Preschool
• Contribute to the recruitment of class leaders, SEND teachers and teaching assistants
• Follow up of staff on personnel matters
• Conduct staff appraisals and feedback collaboration with the Preschool Class Leaders
• Help the Head of Preschool to ensure that good personnel routines are maintained
• Help to maintain and improve the working environment
• Administer absence and leave 
• Help to manage the pedagogical aspects of the Preschool

Personal qualities

• Enthusiastic, open-minded, proactive, and adaptable.
• A strong work ethic with structured, systematic working methods.
• A collaborative mindset and solution-focused approach.
• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A passion for creating a caring, nurturing, and creative learning environment.
• A desire to continually improve and develop the preschool service.

We offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing investment in professional development.
• A generous private pension scheme.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

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

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).