Aalesund International School (AaIS) is a young and growing school located in Aalesund, Norway. The school is an authorized PYP/MYP International Baccalaureate school and has around 120 students.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and experienced IB PYP primary years teacher and combined PYP coordinator to join our team. The role comes with homeroom teacher responsibilities and the candidate will be a member of the school’s pedagogical leadership team.

PYP – Primary teacher

• Extensive experience with the International Baccalaureate program and commitment to its educational philosophies

• Relevant IB experience and training

• Norwegian national requirements:

  • Recognized teaching qualification from before 2014, or

  • Teaching qualification minimum 1 year qualification of mathematics and literacy (30 European Credit Transfer and accumulation (ECTSs) or equivalent per subject)

  • A master’s degree is preferable

• Ability to meet high expectations of the school community (students, colleagues, parents, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal ability and the capacity to build and maintain close relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to high academic standards
• Good organization and time management skills
• A high level of cultural awareness and international-mindedness
• Provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment
• Assist with the development of a child’s personal, social and language abilities

PYP Coordinator

• Previous experience as PYP coordinator
• Minimum 5 years experience from IB
• Experience with IB evaluation or authorisation
• Proven track record with teacher training and guidance
• Reports to the Principal and General Manager (GM)

Staff salaries are equivalent to Norwegian National Teacher salaries. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, small class sizes and have a philosophy of individualized instruction.

Start date: August 2023

To apply please submit the following documents to the school: 

• a cover letter
• a full CV/résumé and referees

Please email these documents to the school management at jobs@aais.no

Aalesund International School (AaIS) is a young and growing school located in Aalesund, Norway. The school is an authorized PYP/MYP International Baccalaureate school and has around 120 students.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Middle Years Program (MYP) teacher to join our school from August 2023. Experience with the International Baccalaureate program is an advantage. The role is approximately 100% and consist of 54% English language and literature and can be combined with English language acquisition or Physical Health Education.

MYP English Language and Literature Qualifications and Qualities Required

• Experience with the International Baccalaureate program and commitment to its educational philosophies
• Preferably a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature or as a minimum meet the national requirements: minimum 1 year qualification of English language and literature (60 ECT) in addition to recognized teaching degree.
• Ability to meet high expectations of the school community (students, colleagues, parents, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the capacity to build and maintain close relationships
• Strong ICT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity and a strong work ethic
• A high level of cultural awareness and international-mindedness
• Reports to the Principal and General Manager

Staff salaries are equivalent to Norwegian National Teacher salaries. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, small class sizes and have a philosophy of individualized instruction. Aalesund International School is an International Baccalaureate World School.

Start date: August 2023

To apply please submit the following documents to the school:

• a cover letter
• a full CV/résumé with referees

Please email these documents to the school management at jobs@aais.no

Aalesund International School (AaIS) er i vekst og har ledig stilling som norsklærer fra August 2023.

AaIS er en internasjonal skole som underviser i tråd med International Baccalaureate programmet. Vi underviser også i norsk på vår skole og søker etter en entusiastisk, motivert
og kompetent norsklærer.

Vi søker etter en lærer som:

• er samarbeidsvillig, løsningsorientert og har et stort hjerte for elevene
• har stor arbeidskapasitet og god tålmodighet
• er utdannet adjunkt med godkjent kompetanse
• kan undervise i tråd med IB og LK20
• har erfaring fra småskoletrinnet
• har gode engelskkunnskaper

Vi kan tilby:

• et internasjonalt kollegium og elevgruppe
• opplæring i IB pedagogikk og gode utviklingsmuligheter
• konkurransedyktige vilkår

Den rette kandidaten vil inngå i et team med 3 andre norsklærere

Vennligst send: 

• Søknadsbrev
• Full CV

Send søknad til: jobs@aais.no

The occasional need for substitution arises from time to time throughout the school year. If you are interested in teaching for a day or short periods of time. We are especially looking for substitute teachers to teach Norwegian as first and second language.

To apply please submit the following documents to the school:

• a cover letter (English/Norwegian)
• a full CV/résumé with photograph (English/Norwegian)

Please email these documents to the school management at jobs@aais.no