Head of Department for the Special Education Area at Aabybro School

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

At Aabybro School, we are looking for an ambitious and relationship‑oriented department head for our CTU special area. We are seeking a leader with a solid special education 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 department head, 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 educators with high professional standards and experience. We expect you to stay close to the core task and to support staff practices through sparring, professional leadership and clear priorities.

At the same time, you must navigate confidently in collaboration with parents, PPR, the family department, external partners and other stakeholders around the pupils' development and well‑being.

We are looking for a leader who

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

We imagine that you

• Are educated as a teacher, educator or have another relevant educational background.
• Have experience from the special area.
• Have a leadership qualification
• Have leadership experience or are ready to take the next step in your career.
• Have experience with cross‑professional collaboration.
• Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Can work data‑driven and apply knowledge about pupils' progression and well‑being in the development of the area.

Aabybro School is the largest primary 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 professional communities, professional relationships and close collaboration with 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 job with great importance for children and families.
• Skilled and dedicated 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 work environment characterized by trust, humor and collaboration.

Further information

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

Read more about Aabybro School at www.aabybroskole.dk

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and after negotiation with the negotiating organization and in accordance with the principles of local salary formation. A child‑care certificate will be obtained in connection with the appointment

The first interview is planned for 24 November from 08:00 to 12:00 and the second interview will be held on 26 November from 12:00 to 16:00

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

Start date

1 January 2027

Workplace

Aabybro School and After-School Care

Employment type

Full-time

Contact

School Principal Majbritt Krogsgaard

Tlf. 20 44 11 84