Frydenhøj School's after-school program is seeking an educator for our 5th–6th grade class with a focus on outdoor education and project-based learning

The appointment is a permanent position from 1/12-26 and preferably earlier

Are you passionate about

• working with students who have special challenges?
• to make a lasting impact - help students become life-capable, giving them both academic and personal skills?
• to collaborate with families on the students' development?
• a close teamwork where we work together on the students' well-being and learning?
• to contribute and participate in a team collaboration with engaged teachers and pedagogues?
• to move project-based teaching outdoors about 2 days a week – in all weather?
• pedagogical clarity?

We are looking for a pedagogue who is passionate about thinking in a way where theory and practice connect. You will become part of a strong team with 2 teachers and 1 other pedagogue, who has extensive experience with outdoor school. Together we create a safe and structured everyday life for our 9 boys aged 10-13, all of whom have autism and ADHD and can display demanding behavior.

How we work

Our students learn best when they can use their bodies and senses. Two days a week the teaching moves away from the classroom – we bike, walk, take the train or bus out into nature, to museums or places that give academic meaning. We work project-based, which means students learn Danish and English through concrete experiences and practical tasks.

In this group we think ADHD before autism.

In daily life you will become part of both the school and after-school part.

In the school part you will support students to participate in the lessons, hold student conversations and be responsible for Social Education.

In the after-school part you, together with our other skilled pedagogues, will be responsible for our after-school provision for the students, which runs from 6:30 to 17:00. The day will always be divided so that you either start early or have a late day. In addition you will be part of holiday coverage during the schools' holidays together with the other pedagogues.

Generally the students in our classes are primarily diagnosed within autism spectrum disorders with occasional co-diagnoses such as anxiety, OCD or ADHD and are typically intellectually capable. We organize ourselves in groups of about 8-12 students with about 4 people in the team around a group. Our pedagogical approach is inspired by TEACCH and low arousal.

We have 1 psychologist and a education counselor, with whom we collaborate closely regarding the students' well-being and development.

We offer

• A good workplace with lots of good humor, great colleagues and a strong sense of community.
• A workplace with good development opportunities.
• A large focus on teamwork.
• A strong and well-developed collaboration between teachers and pedagogues.
• Fine physical facilities.
• A strong focus on relational work as a foundation for professionalism.
• Mentoring scheme for new employees and special initiatives for newly educated teachers.

We expect

• That you want to work with children who sometimes have it really tough.
• That you want to be part of a strong team collaboration with your colleagues, where everyone contributes.
• That you want to be part of a good workplace with room to grow.
• We would like you to have special education competencies such as knowledge about autism, ADHD, TEACCH and low arousal.

About Frydenhøj School

Frydenhøj School is a general public school with good facilities located in Hvidovre Municipality. The school has students from 0.-9th grade in the general school as well as students from 0.-10th grade in our group program for students with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses. In addition we have after-school care (SFO) and a club attached.

We are solidly rooted in our Corner Flag, which is based on

• Children do well when they can.
• Community, hospitality and participation
• No one is alone
• We develop practice in practice

A good and safe workplace is a prerequisite for creating good learning and well-being for our students. Therefore we deliberately work to continuously maintain and strengthen the good social capital we have at the school. This happens, among other things, through broad involvement of staff in everyday decisions regarding our core tasks.

We are a workplace with room for humor in a sometimes hectic daily life.

We hope you would like to be part of our workplace.

You are welcome to contact us for more details.

The practical

Application deadline 23/10-26

Interviews will be held on 27/10-26

Employment no later than 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible.

If you are considered for the position, with your consent, criminal and child-protection checks, as well as references, will be collected and will form part of the assessment of whether an offer of employment will be made.

For further information you can contact

Professional heads of the group program;

Thomas Probst, tel. 4132 0685

Anna Schram, tel. 4132 0713

Application deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Egevolden 106 2650 Hvidovre