Upper School Counsellor - Starting Academic Year 2027
About this role
The International School of Bergen is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled School Counsellor to join our vibrant IB World School in Norway.
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Application
We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced counsellors who are genuinely committed to relocating to Norway and becoming part of our school community.
Please submit the following documents by email with the subject line "US School Counsellor Application" to laura.mcguffie@isbergen.no:
• A current CV. • A covering letter explaining your relevant counseling experience, qualifications, experience working with children and young people, and motivation for working at the International School of Bergen. • Contact details for two professional referees, including your current or most recent employer.
Important - Relocation to Norway
Please only apply if you are seriously considering relocating to Bergen, Norway.
Candidates who are currently living outside Norway should be prepared to relocate and meet the relevant Norwegian immigration, visa and work permit requirements, where applicable.
As part of the application process, candidates may be asked to provide information regarding their nationality/passport country and current country of residence so that the school can establish the appropriate immigration and work permit requirements.
This is an on-site based position in Bergen, Norway.
Safeguarding
The International School of Bergen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments must provide a police background check from your home country and any country you have resided in for 6+ months in the last 10 years. Police background checks must be no more than 3 months old and can be presented prior to appointment.
All staff are expected to uphold the school's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.
Previous applicants should reapply if you are still seriously interested in the position.
If you have any questions in regards to this position, please contact Peter Ledger, Director peter.ledger@isbergen.no or Laura McGuffie, HR and Finance Manager laura.mcguffie@isbergen.no