Gauselbakken 105, 4032 Stavanger, Hjemmekontor ikke mulig
Om jobben
Stillingstittel
Deputy Head of Preschool
Type ansettelse
Fast, heltid 100%
Arbeidsspråk
Engelsk eller norsk
Antall stillinger
1
Søk senest søndag 21. september
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).
Kontaktperson for stillingen
Jen Watson
Head of Preschool
+4745210391
[email protected]
Om bedriften
At BISS Preschool, the development of the whole child is at the heart of our education programme. Children are taught through an inquiry driven, play-based programme which is integrated with the Norwegian Framework Plan for Preschools. BISS Preschool has 100 children from over 35 nations, aged 18 months to 6 years of age.
The Preschool is on the same campus as BISS Gausel, one of the BISS primary schools, in a quiet suburb of Stavanger. The adjacent woodland and fjord provide enriched outdoor learning experiences. BISS Preschool works in collaboration with BISS Gausel and BISS Sentrum Primary Schools.
Sektor
Privat
Nettsted
https://www.biss.no/biss-preschool
Annonsedata
Stillingsnummer
ac0550c6-426f-4e8c-8f60-d306cc9e3eb8
Hentet fra
jobbnorge
Referanse
10260416
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