Principal/CEO of Hallingdal Folk High School from August 1, 2025
Hallingdal Folkehøgskule is a liberal arts college established in 1959. The school is organized as an independent association. The school is located in the municipality of Gol, midway between Oslo and Bergen, with good communications both by rail and road.
Hallingdal Folk High School has a capacity for 90 students. The school's core values are freedom, shared responsibility, tolerance, care and community. The school offers a wide range of activities; skiing and snowboarding, outdoor activities, animal care, tourism, balance/yoga, architecture/nature, leadership development and sheep shearing.
Gol is a hub in the region with good kindergarten coverage, a new 1-10 school, several sports halls and a high school with a varied study offer. The municipality also houses USN Campus Hallingdal. Gol, with about 5,000 inhabitants, is the regional and commercial center in Hallingdal. There are ample opportunities for outdoor activities in the forest and mountains in all seasons.
We are looking for a principal/managing director of Hallingdal Folk High School
Hallingdal Folk High School has a vacant position as principal/managing director. The principal/managing director is pedagogically, financially and administratively responsible for the school's operations and reports to the school's board. The principal/managing director works closely with the assistant principal.
We want a principal with a broad and inclusive view of humanity, a twinkle in his eye, and who is good at working in a team. As principal of the school, you must enjoy being with young adults who are on the threshold of adult life, and deal with the challenges the students face in a good and compassionate way. As a leader, we see that you are clear and involving in a motivating way. The principal must be able to identify with the school's ideological foundation as a curriculum and examination-free school. The position is complex and varied and requires good business understanding.
We want a principal who is motivated by developing new offerings that are attractive to the target group. The school has a large building stock that must be maintained and developed. The principal has a teaching duty and participates in social and educational work.
Qualifications
- Higher education
- Leadership skills
- Good understanding of finances and budgeting
- Good written and oral presentation skills
Desirable:
- Knowledge of folk high schools
We want you to be:
- A warm relationship builder who thrives in dialogue with students and staff
- A person with a strong ability for holistic, innovative, analytical and strategic thinking
- Involving and committed, with good collaboration and communication skills
- A leader with good execution skills
- Clear, goal-oriented, development- and solution-oriented
- Results-oriented
- A leader with a confident and trust-building leadership style
- Robust and has the ability to withstand demanding situations over time
- Large working capacity
We can offer
- A workplace with a good working environment and great commitment from students and employees
- An exciting and rewarding position with great freedom and varied work tasks
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity for homeschooling at school
- Salary according to agreement and membership in the Norwegian State Pension Fund
Personal suitability will be given great importance.
Current applicants will be invited for an interview.
Original certificates and diplomas must be presented at the interview. The school can help with finding accommodation.
Access by appointment.
Questions about the position can be directed to Chairman Hallvor Lilleslett 45968135.
Applications should be sent to post@hallingdalfhs.no
Application deadline March 16, 2025.