Do you want to lead the development of our fantastic school?

Are you present, brave and listening — and can you use those abilities to set pedagogical direction? Then you must certainly be the new school leader at Holmegårdsskolen in Hvidovre!

Do you want to lead the development of a strong school with high ambitions and a big heart?

Are you passionate about pedagogical leadership, strong communities and children's learning, well-being and development? Are you a visible and relationship-building leader who can set direction, create followership and translate visions into action? Then you might be the new school leader at Holmegårdsskolen in Hvidovre Municipality.

About us

Holmegårdsskolen is a lively and well-functioning school with engaged staff, capable leaders, fantastic children and an active parent group, all contributing to the school’s strong community.

Holmegårdsskolen is a school with a strong culture and talented and engaged staff who are passionate about creating the best school for all our children. We are ambitious for ourselves and for the children, and we are fortunate to have a wonderful group of children and an engaged parent group.

For us, it is crucial that we listen to each other and develop the school together. This applies to the leadership, the staff and in dialogue with the students.

In daily work we operate in well-functioning year-group teams and collaborate on both the community and the individual pupil. The collaboration between teachers and pedagogues is close, good and valuable, and we strive to create a good and varied school day for our children.

The leadership group is characterized by high professionalism, trust and sparring. Here, no one stands alone with the task, and the collaboration with the other school leaders in Hvidovre Municipality is both close and valuable.

About the position

As the school leader you will have the overall leadership of Holmegårdsskolen and a central role in the continued development of the school's academic and pedagogical profile.

You will also be an important part of Hvidovre Municipality’s joint development work "A School for All", where we across schools, preschools and the children and family area work to create inclusive learning communities and the best opportunities for all children and young people.

You will work with the school's leadership and staff to further develop a school where academic excellence, well-being and community go hand in hand. This includes, among other things, the following:

• Set a clear direction for the school’s ongoing development
• Create followership through dialogue, involvement and clear expectations
• Support strong professional learning communities
• Ensure coherence between school and after-school care (SFO), so children experience a whole and meaningful day
• Work strategically with students' learning, well-being and opportunities to participate
• Ensure sustainable operations with focus on resources, economy and organization
• Strengthen collaboration with parents, the board and other partners

We are seeking a school leader who can listen and involve, but who also dares to make decisions and stand clearly for them. You succeed in creating a sense of security amidst change and see opportunities where others see limitations.

About you

We are looking for a school leader who

• Is visible, engaged and approachable
• Is organized and can see decisions through to the end
• Can think in new directions, but with respect for existing initiatives and culture
• Is visionary and can lead the way in creating “a school for all”
• Is a strong and clear communicator with good mentalising ability
• Can lead as school leader and create both direction and followership
• Has organizational overview
• Is listening and visible to students, parents and staff
• Is a team player
• Has knowledge of and interest in financial management
• Has leadership experience and a diploma/master in leadership or similar

If you want to know more

Read the job profile here.

Additional information about the position can be obtained by contacting the center manager for School and Education Ole Møller Laursen at phone 2860 8690 or the professional leader with a deputy role Therese Baastrup Grath at phone 50775086.

Application process

The application deadline is 29 October 2026.

We expect to hold 1st interview on 10 November and 2nd interview on 17 November 2026. There will be a personality test and feedback from HR between the 1st and 2nd interviews.

Expected start date is 1 January 2027.

Application deadline: 29 October 2026

Department: Plovheldvej 8 2650 Hvidovre