It is with sadness we have received the news that John Lawrenson passed away this morning.

John was our longest serving Rektor, in the period from 2002 to 2012. Together with his wife Nicky, he returned to the UK on retirement, where they have been living in the town of Stone.

John came to our College with vast experience in all parts of the UWC Education after many years of dedication at Atlantic College, in the last period as Deputy Rektor.

We got to know John as a warm educator, colleague and leader. He was passionate in his quest for the many forms of knowledge, which he readily shared.

John was reduced by illness during his last years. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Nicky.

A tribute here from Keith Clarke.

Rektor (Head)

UWC is a global education movement uniting people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC Red Cross Nordic, established in 1995, is situated in Flekke, Fjaler Municipality 150km north of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. With a special emphasis on Nordic, environmental and humanitarian concerns, the College brings together 200 highly motivated students from all parts of the world so they can live and learn from each other. Providing a transformative holistic education through the IB Diploma, a challenging extra-academic programme and a deep commitment to service, compassion and personal responsibility, students become involved citizens whose attitudes towards understanding and tolerance are powerful catalysts for positive change.

We seek applications from talented and highly motivated school leaders who identify with UWC’s mission and relate specifically to the College’s Nordic character and values. An accomplished manager with vision, energy and empathy, you will thrive championing the College externally, engaging actively in all aspects of its life and inspiring the next phase of its development. If not a speaker of a Scandinavian language, a willingness to learn is desirable.

To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please visit this site  quoting reference 4389.

For questions about the job, contact:
Lucy Hayes (Partner at Perret Laver), email: lucy.hayes@perretlaver.com, telephone (mobile) 07595 099 697
Kristin Vinje (Chair), email: kristin.vinje@kristiania.no, telephone (mobile) 900 37 562

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