Become head of the special education department at Lille Næstved School

With us you will become part of a leadership team where we work closely together to develop the school and create the best conditions for students and staff.

Do you have a focus on both special education, leadership and the development of strong learning communities? Are you a good listener, present and action-oriented? Do you want, together with fellow leaders and staff, to create strong communities? Do you want to help create the best participation opportunities for children with special needs? Then you may be the department head we are looking for.

About the position

We are seeking a person with strong relational and pedagogical competencies. You have knowledge within the special education field and are passionate about making a difference for children in vulnerable positions. You will have a central role in the ongoing development of the school's special education provision and in the work to create participation opportunities for as many students as possible in the school's communities.

You will have an office at the Karrebæk department, but also tasks at the other departments. There is ongoing development of the leadership team's tasks, therefore changes in responsibility for departments and tasks are a possibility.

The position includes, among other things, the following tasks

• Overall responsibility for the special education area at Lille Næstved School
• Daily management responsibility and personnel leadership for staff in Karrebæk
• Responsibility for collaboration regarding internal and external referrals
• Close collaboration with PPR, the Family Department and other partners
• Development of inclusive practices and strong learning communities
• Contribute to the shared pedagogical direction through clear goals, follow-up and evaluation
• Active participation in the school's overall leadership task and development

About Lille Næstved School

Lille Næstved School is a well-functioning public school with about 1300 students distributed across three departments: Herlufsholmvej, Digtervej and Karrebæk. The school has 155 staff and is characterized by a strong academic environment, clear boundaries and a trusting collaboration between staff and management.

The Karrebæk department is located in beautiful rural surroundings close to water and nature and houses about 170 students. The general division is one-stream from 0–6th grade and the special class sequence includes primary, middle and upper levels.

You will become part of an ambitious and robust leadership community with eight dedicated leadership colleagues, where we work closely together to develop the school and create the best conditions for students, parents and staff.

We offer you

• A workplace with engaged staff, high well-being and strong professional communities
• Opportunity to influence the development of special education and intensified instruction
• An exciting job with significant influence on children's well-being, development and learning
• Opportunity for coaching and competence development in a professional leadership community
• A strong collaboration across school, administration and external actors

We are looking for a leader who

• Is trained as a teacher or has another relevant pedagogical background
• Has management experience or experience with coordinating and advisory functions
• Has experience with special education and inclusive learning environments
• Has knowledge of the laws and frameworks in the field of special education
• Works systematically and follows up on decisions and actions
• Has strong relational and communication skills

Terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Start date: December 1, 2026

Information about starting salary and expected salary range

Via the link here you can view information about the relevant salary range for the specific position. In the overview select Næstved Municipality, which job category (collective agreement) you are applying for and which further position you are seeking. In the table below you can see the relevant information for the specific position.

Would you like to know more?

You are welcome to contact the school principal Thomas Agerskov Kruse at tel. 55 88 80 03 or email [email protected] or deputy principal Michael Ringsmose at tel. 55 88 80 71 or email [email protected]

Application deadline: Thursday 22 October 2026

Interviews held: Monday 26 October 2026