Deputy rektor - 100 %, permanent position

UWC Red Cross Nordic seeks to appoint an inspiring and pro-active full-time,
permanent Deputy Rektor from 1st of August 2025.

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This position carries overall responsibility for all aspects of student life, experiential learning and the extra-academic programme, in particular the day-to-day oversight of student activities, residential life and wellbeing, and collaboration with the Educational Leadership Team to design the educational programmes that we offer. The Designated Safeguarding Lead reports to the Deputy Rektor, who is a key member of the safeguarding team. This position is a residential position, and the Deputy Rektor is expected to be present at a range of student and college-led events throughout the year.

We seek a motivated educator, with experience managing teams and bringing about change. Experience and understanding of residential and extra-curricular programmes are essential.

The successful candidate will have convinced us of a willingness to lead and contribute to a demanding and highly stimulating international educational and residential community, and the capacity to inspire innovative and transformational educational change.

The working language of the college is English, but a willingness to learn Norwegian is essential, and interest in or knowledge of the working context in Norway is very important.

This position is residential and there is the expectation of regular scheduled evening and weekend work. The Deputy Rektor typically teaches a proportion of a regular timetable and takes full part in the extra-academic programme.

UWC Red Cross Nordic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants to the College must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, and requires that all staff and volunteers share this commitment.

The College aims to attract highly qualified and experienced applicants for this post from a wide range of backgrounds who are keen to live and work in this beautiful, remote rural and multicultural community.

Please visit our website for the complete advertisement and for more information to the position.

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The Deputy Rektor is a member of the Central Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for the overall strategic direction of the college and with a specific focus on education and the day-to-day educational operations of our ambitious, values-driven organisation.

The Deputy Rektor leads the Educational Leadership team at the college and is responsible for delivering an innovative, values-driven and transformational educational programme.

This role requires a deep appreciation of experiential learning as a pedagogical approach, a strong understanding of the value of residential life as a learning opportunity for students, strategic thinking, the capacity to plan in the short and long term, and compassion, sensitivity and clear boundaries when working with students and staff.

Commitment to the values of the college - the UWC values and the Red Cross Principles - and a demonstrable interest in engaging with our Nordic context and college are essential.

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A flexible working day at the most international workplace and community in our area. You live close to a unique nature in all directions, may attend several activities with your colleagues, have access for your whole family to Haugland Rehabilitation Center's swimming pool and training facilities as well as many social meeting place throughout the year.

UWC RCN is working together with the other 17 UWC schools within several areas, and thus you will have access to an international network in your working field. We are constantly working to improve the professional and personal development, and encourage and facilitates for our employees to take part in training, courses and educational opportunities.