An attractive position as a pedagogical leader for Børnegården Lemtorp and Dagplejen in Lemvig Municipality

Do you want to help create the best framework for children aged 0–6 years?

Do you have a strong pedagogical professional profile and an interest in leadership? Are you ready to – in close collaboration with the head of Børnegården and Dagplejen – contribute to the best development, learning and well-being conditions for children aged 0–6 years?

Then this position may be for you.

ABOUT BØRNEGÅRDEN LEMTORP AND THE DAGPLEJEN IN LEMVIG MUNICIPALITY

Dagplejen in Lemvig Municipality consists of around 65 children, 19 municipal dagcare providers, 1 supervising pedagogue and one administrative staff member.

Børnegården Lemtorp is an integrated institution with around 100 children aged 0–6 years and 25 pedagogical staff. The distribution between pedagogues and assistants is about 60/40.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We will hire a pedagogical leader who, together with the head, will be responsible for the leadership, organization and development of the two institutions.

As the pedagogical leader you will manage a large portfolio of pedagogical and administrative tasks, which require close collaboration with the head, the pedagogical staff, parents, administration, PPR, health visitors and others.

You must, through sparring, advice and guidance, ensure that we in Dagplejen and at Børnegården meet the municipal requirements and expectations – including applicable legislation in the day-care sector as well as the municipality's policies.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for someone who

• is a trained pedagogue – preferably with leadership experience
• has pedagogical and special educational experience with children aged 0–6 years
• has a strong pedagogical profile and becomes the institutions' professional beacon
• has knowledge of Dagplejen
• wants to also take part in the operations, for example with support hours for some of our children with particular challenges or substitute hours
• has strong collaboration skills and thrives in close team collaboration with your leader
• wants to create the best conditions for synergy between Dagplejen and Børnegården
• is good at communicating both in writing and orally, e.g. when you have to present to the Dagplejen staff
• wants and has competence within working hours planning and substitute coverage
• has digital competences and an interest in learning the necessary IT systems
• can work independently, in a structured and systematic way
• is reliable and flexible regarding changing working hours
• can stay calm, be present and maintain overview in a busy everyday life and in pressured situations
• has the courage to lead in different ways and to see opportunities in everyday challenges

THEREFORE YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF PEDAGOGICAL LEADER

As the pedagogical leader you will be part of

Two well-functioning institutions

You will have the opportunity to work across Dagplejen and Børnegården and help create coherence and synergy.

A strong leadership team

You will be a close partner to the head and will have the opportunity to influence both the pedagogical and organizational development.

Competent and experienced staff

You will have leadership responsibility for skilled employees, each contributing with different competencies and perspectives.

A common view of children

We believe that all children do their best within the professional framework we provide them.

An equal and inclusive workplace

We consider all employees as equal with different prerequisites and competencies.

Opportunity for professional development

You will have the opportunity to use your professional knowledge and your competences in an important day-care area.

Our shared values

Integrity · Transparency · Loyalty

These are the core values in your leadership team – both in the work with Dagplejen, Børnegården, the staff and the partners around us.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If, based on the above, you can see yourself as the pedagogical leader for Børnegården Lemtorp and Dagplejen in Lemvig Municipality, please send your application, CV and other relevant documents.

The position is full-time with a start date of 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Interviews will be conducted in week 47.

If you need more information about the position, please contact

Kristian Stenshøj Suusgaard

Head of Børnegården Lemtorp and Dagplejen

Mobile: 51 30 29 28

E-mail: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Salary

Salary is set in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and Lemvig Municipality's salary policy.

The expected starting salary is in the level of 45,572 DKK per month excl. pension, depending on your previous leadership experience.

Application

Application with relevant attachments is sent electronically via Lemvig Municipality's website no later than 15-11-2026.

Read more about Lemvig Municipality at lemvig.dk.

Department: Børnegården Lemtorp & Dagplejen

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Location: Nissumvej, 8, 7620, Lemvig, Denmark