Mathematics Teacher

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an MYP mathematics teacher, able to teach all levels of the MYP. As well as the general requirements for teaching staff at KIS, the preferred candidate will have:

• Experience of teaching the MYP mathematics curriculum to students of varying abilities
• Experience working with students who are second language learners
• A commitment to preparing students for mathematics in the IB Diploma and an awareness of the changes that are taking place in the Diploma programme
• The ability to plan a five year programme for the students that builds skills and conceptual understanding in a logical and structured fashion
• As the only mathematics teacher at KIS, the ideal candidate will also have a strong record of working independently and with self motivation

Person Specification

A strong candidate will have most, if not all, of the following attributes:

• A recognized teaching qualification
• Native-level spoken and written English language
• Experience of teaching in an international setting
• Experience and recent training in IB programmes
• Examples of recent innovation in the classroom and an analytical approach to its success
• The flexibility needed to work in a small school

Hiring Procedure

All full-time positions of more than six months are advertised on the IB website and Kommune website. Part time positions will be placed in local newspapers and the school website. Positions may be advertised elsewhere at the discretion of the principal.

Applications are made via CV and covering letter. Testimonials will not be accepted, but CVs must include the details of at least two referees, one of whom must be the current employer. Interviews will be completed via Skype or in person. Conversations with the principal prior to interview, or prior to application are welcomed.

The interviewing panel will consist of the principal PYP or MYP Coordinator as appropriate and a representative from a Norwegian teaching union. All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the interview in good time. The successful candidate will be the person who, after interview and contacting referees, best meets the person specification above and the requirements of the advertised position. No final job offer can be made until references have been received and the teaching union has accepted the recruitment procedure.

Salary and benefits

All teachers are paid against the agreed Norwegian salary scale. Salaries are high, but the cost of living in Norway is also high. Salaries are taxable at normal rates and more information about taxes is available here. The school’s principal can advise further on this. Medical cover is via the Norwegian State system and further information is available here.