Head of Department for the Special Education Area at Aabybro School

Re-advertisement: Head of Department for the Special Area at Aabybro School

At Aabybro School we are seeking an ambitious and relationship-oriented head of department for our CTU special area. We are looking for a leader with a solid special educational foundation who is passionate about creating the best development opportunities for children with special needs, and who can set the direction for both students and staff.

As head of department you will be responsible for the school's special area from 0th to 10th grade, and you will become a central part of the school’s overall leadership team. You will lead the continued development of a strong special education offering with a focus on high quality, well-being, learning and participation opportunities for all pupils.

You will lead engaged teachers and pedagogues with great professionalism and experience. We expect you to be close to the core task and to support staff practices through sparring, professional leadership and clear priorities.

At the same time you must navigate the collaboration with parents, PPR, family department, external partners and other stakeholders regarding pupils’ development and well-being.

We are looking for a leader who

• Has strong special education competencies and experience within the field of special education.
• Has in-depth knowledge of children with special needs and the pedagogical, didactic and relational interventions that support their development.
• Can translate special education knowledge into concrete practice and drive development in learning environments.
• Is visible, present and clear in their leadership.
• Can create followership through trust, dialogue and clear expectations.
• Has strong relational skills and can collaborate professionally with both staff, parents and cross-disciplinary partners.
• Works systematically and structurally with follow-up, coordination and development.
• Has an eye for both the individual employee, the pupil group and the overall organization.

We imagine that you

• Are a trained teacher, pedagogue or have another relevant educational background.
• Have experience from the special area.
• Have a leadership education
• Have leadership experience or are ready to take the next step in your career.
• Have experience with interprofessional collaboration.
• Have good communicative skills both orally and in writing.
• Can work data-based and use knowledge about pupils’ progression and well-being in developing the area.

Aabybro School is the largest public school in Jammerbugt Municipality with about 975 pupils and 125 staff. We are a modern school with high ambitions for all children and young people.

Our special area is an important part of the school’s overall community. We work purposefully to create participation opportunities, learning and well-being for pupils with special needs through strong academic communities, professional relationships and close collaboration with the families.

At Aabybro School we believe that all children are our children and no one stands alone with a professional or pedagogical task. We believe that both children and adults develop best in strong communities characterized by curiosity, professionalism and high expectations.

We offer

• A meaningful leadership role with great significance for children and families.
• Skilled and engaged staff.
• A strong and well-functioning leadership team.
• Opportunity to make a clear impact on the development of the special area.
• A school with modern facilities and high ambitions.
• A working environment characterized by trust, humor and collaboration.

Further information

You are very welcome to contact the school principal Majbritt Krogsgaard at phone 20 44 11 84 for further information about the position. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

Read more about Aabybro School at www.aabybroskole.dk

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with applicable collective agreement and after negotiation with the recognized organization and according to principles for local pay formation. A child-safety check will be obtained in connection with the employment

First interview is planned for November 24 from 8:00-12:00 and second interview will be held on November 26 from 12:00-16:00

Application deadline: We look forward to receiving your application no later than Friday, November 20 at 12:00