Employment

What Are We Looking for When Recruiting?

With 60 staff members from 16 different countries, we look for diversity and intercultural competence when recruiting.

When looking for teachers, we seek those:

Considering teaching a calling.
Dedicated to student-centered and project based learning.
Fostering a sense of belonging.
Bringing a variety of experiences for colleagues and students to learn from.
Trained in inquiry based pedagogy.
Highly trained experts in their field.
Who see parents as partners.

If you wish to send in a cover letter and your CV, please send it to recruitment@isbergen.no

Preschool teacher and student reading books in the Community Cove

We are seeking from August 2026:

Upper School Principal, 100% permanent position

Upper School Principal, 100% permanent position

We are seeking an inspirational, visionary, educational leader who would enjoy being part of a school where this is how we work and learn together

Relevant Qualifications and Desired Experience:

An appropriate degree in Education;
Certified teacher status in Norway. This can be applied for once a contract has been signed (NOKUT and UDIR Accreditation are required for permanent contracts);
Well acquainted with International Baccalaureate philosophy and processes;
Experience as a leader in schools, preferably an international school;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Experience in administering and evaluating a range of assessments (ISA tests, national tests or similar);
Strong interpersonal skills:
An understanding and commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures;
English language fluency.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure professional leadership for the Upper School, ensuring the highest possible quality of education for the students in accordance with the school’s mission;
Ensure that the operation of the Upper School reflects the school’s philosophy and the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile;
Be responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the Upper School and to administer and supervise systems and routines to ensure the efficient operation of this section of the school, including expanding the after school program;
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team representing the Upper School, but also contributing to whole school planning and decision-making;
Ensure that parents are informed of student academic progress through regular communication and reporting;
Actively promote the school admission process;
Work in line with the Norwegian Education Act.

General:

Contribute to the ongoing development of an environment of safety in which every child can flourish;
Conduct oneself professionally and operating at all times in line with IS’s core values, policies and procedures;
Demonstrate a willingness to communicate openly, calmly and professionally as part of the Upper School team;
Be an active, positive participant in collaborative planning and meetings;
Meet deadlines set by the Director.

We are offering:

An inspiring international working environment;
An active workplace where we see and encourage each other;
An exciting and stimulating professional environment in constant development;
Professional and personal development.

All successful candidates will undergo an extensive background check and are required to provide a police clearance certificate from the last country they have lived in as well as their home country. Candidates will be expected to comply with ISB's Child Protection Policy. As the position is to be filled from 01.08.2026, candidates must be resident within the EU/EEA due to work visa.

If you have any questions please contact HR and Finance Manager, Laura McGuffie laura.mcguffie@isbergen.no.
Send a letter of application and CV no later than 24th April 2026 to: recruitment@isbergen.no with “US Principal Application” in the subject heading.

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