Join Our Team: Teacher & Assistant Combined Role

Trondheim International School is seeking a skilled, creative, and collaborative Middle Years Programme (MYP) Teacher of Norwegian Language and Literature in a 38% position and a 62% teacher assistant position from 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026. 

Tasks Norwegian Language and Literature Teacher

• Lead learning for every student according to the IB guidelines

• Model the qualities of a life-long learner as well as the Learner Profile attributes

• Collaborate with colleagues to establish and lead optimal learning experiences

• Encourage students to develop effective approaches to learning

• Plan engaging and varied learning situations to enhance the curriculum (incl. ICT and outdoor experiences)

• Assess, evaluate and report on students’ development

• Monitor and follow up on students’ wellbeing

• Actively promote the school-wide expectations

• Report to the MYP Coordinator

Qualifications and Experiences

• Approved relevant teacher education 

• Fluency in English 

• Fluency in Norwegian

• Current police record check (politiattest) must be provided if offered a position

• If you are educated outside of Norway, a teacher degree certification and a recognition from HKDIR is desired 

• International work experience is desired, but not required 

• Knowledge about the IB programs is desired, but not required 

There is a legal requirement to provide a police certificate ahead of the commencement of the role.  

Tasks Special Needs/Teaching Assistant:

The role will largely entail support of individual students within the inclusive classroom, and in individual and small group pull out sessions. Close collaboration with the class teacher will be required.

• Support preparation, implementation and assessment by following up on single rights decisions and Individual Education Plans as directed by the class teacher and special pedagog

• Support and implement student behavior management practices

• Supervise students outside of the classroom (pullout sessions, lunch and duties)

• Support learning opportunities outside of the classroom e.g. trips, events

• Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Why choose THIS?

At THIS you will enjoy a workday filled with exciting, varied, and challenging tasks. You will have the opportunity to participate in further developing the school in collaboration with motivated students, colleagues, and leaders. 

We offer: 

• A positive working environment 

• A diverse, international, and inclusive school community 

• An engaged and dedicated staff body

• Professional development

• Salary and working condition commensurate with your qualification and experience, in line with our salary and working conditions agreements 

• Pension agreement

Applications/Questions 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining your interest and eligibility to work at our school to Bjørn Ivar Midjo (Head of School):.

THIS is an authorised  International Baccalaureate World School with 230 students from ages 6 to 16  (1st-10th grade) and 40 employees. We offer the Primary Year (1-6) and Middle Years (7-10) programmes to students of International and Norwegian citizenship. The school represents approximately 44 nationalities and 40 languages.