KONGSBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Who we are

Kongsberg International School (KIS) is an IB school at its core and we are passionate about teaching the PYP and MYP curricula. We aim to ensure that students have a positive learning experience which will prepare them for not only their future learning but to be valued members of society in a fast-changing world.

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KIS was established in 2003 to serve the needs of an increasingly international community in the “Technology Town” of Kongsberg. We work closely with local industry, the wider local community and the local environment as a means to strengthen learning engagements. We have also initiated ground-breaking projects that have taken our students to many parts of the world and opened their eyes to the true meaning of global citizenship.

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Being a small school with approximately 200 students and 36 staff members, KIS prides itself on its close-knit, family-like atmosphere. The school's international, multicultural dynamic is further enriched by students from over 30 nationalities and staff from around the globe. Kongsberg International School is a non-profit, independent institution primarily funded by state subsidies and supplemented by limited school fees, resulting in an excitingly diverse student body.

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Kongsberg, located in the southeast of Norway, is a small university town with easy access to Oslo, scenic mountains, and the south coast. With a population of around 25,000, Kongsberg is known for its international high-tech companies, offering a safe and family-friendly environment. The town provides abundant opportunities for outdoor leisure activities, including golf, fishing, hiking, climbing, cross-country and alpine skiing.

 

What we are looking for

Kongsberg International School is actively seeking a dedicated and seasoned MYP Mathematics educator to join our team in a full-time teaching role. While our preference is for a starting date of March 1st, we are open to considering an August 1st start date for an exceptionally qualified and experienced candidate.

 

Required Qualifications and Personal Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution -minimum 4 years of higher education including at least 60 study points (ECTS) or equivalent of Mathematics-, as well as a formal teaching qualification for teaching mathematics in grades 7th to 10th.

• A minimum of 3 years of varied and demonstrable Math teaching experience in Secondary School, ideally within an IB curriculum school

• Native or near-native English proficiency (equivalent to a C1 level on the CEFR)

• Strong teaching capabilities and commitment to holistic, student-centered, and inquiry-based learning

• Firm commitment to being a team member with a supportive attitude

• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to the cultural environment

• Flexibility, substantial organisational skills and the ability to adjust according to the demands and needs of the organization

• Enthusiasm, drive and the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others

 

Preferred Qualifications and Personal Skills

• Advanced degree in education

• International experience in a multi-cultural environment

• IBEN membership, with experience serving as a workshop leader

• Knowledge of ManageBac or any similar Learning Management System

• Experience of curriculum planning in MYP Mathematics, with an ability to maintain a coherent written, taught and assessed curriculum, in accordance with the IB MYP documentation.

 

We Can Offer

• A teaching position as part of a small, but experienced team with great potential for influence in an inspiring, international environment

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

• An informal and stimulating work setting with a high professional standard

• A healthy work-life balance with reasonable working hours and teaching load, as well as competitive salary and benefits (including a comprehensive relocation package for international applicants).

 

While our preference is for a starting date of March 1st, we are open to considering an August 1st start date for an exceptionally qualified and experienced candidate. For further information, please contact Head of Middle School, Juan Camilo Rozo by email as below.

 

How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you and you meet all of the required qualifications and skills, please apply by e-mail to: juan.rozo@kischool.org, enclosing a full CV and cover letter addressing the areas outlined in the person specification above[*]

 

Applications deadline:  20th November 2023. The school reserves the right to contact suitable candidates before the closing date.
 

We regret that we may not be able to give feedback to all applicants. However, applicants are welcome to request a simple confirmation of receipt.
 

Kongsberg International School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. An offer of employment to a successful candidate will therefore be made subject to submission of police criminal record certificates relevant to working with children and young people.

 

[*] Kongsberg International School will process applicants’ personal data as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing applicants’ personal data is “legitimate interests”. Kongsberg International School will not store data for longer than the time required for the purpose for which it has been collected, unless specific consent is given by data subjects to store it for longer.