Mechanic with a willingness to teach

Location
7100 Vejle
Working hours
Full-time
Posted
30 October 2026
Application deadline
23 November 2026
Category
Vocational teacher

About the job

You know life in the workshop: The pace. The expertise. The pride when it all just works!

But have you also experienced the excitement of teaching others and passing it all on?

At AutoVidencenter Vejle we are currently seeking a skilled mechanic who wants to share their professional knowledge and enthusiasm and help shape the next generation of truck mechanics.

Become part of Denmark's largest truck school

Syddansk Erhvervsskole in Vejle is home to the country’s largest truck mechanic education. We train the future specialists in service, fault-finding and repair of trucks and heavy vehicles. We combine modern workshop facilities with strong practical teaching and close collaboration with the industry.

The department is characterized by high professionalism, engagement and a focus on the students' development.

We are currently expanding the team and are seeking more new colleagues to teach in the main program for truck mechanics.

A job with meaning – and strong camaraderie

As a teacher with us you don't just get a new job – you get a new way to use your professional expertise.

You will become part of a team where we

  • Pull together and spar with each other
  • Continuously develop both our teaching and ourselves
  • Meet the students at eye level and help them to succeed based on their individual prerequisites

And most importantly: You help make a difference for young people – every single day!

In this video you can hear one of your future colleagues talk about everyday life as a teacher.

What can you expect as an employee at Syddansk Erhvervsskole?

You will become part of Syddansk Erhvervsskole in Vejle, which altogether has around 180 employees and offers 19 vocational educations. In the truck department we are 17 employees, of whom currently 8 are teachers, who will be your closest colleagues in the collaboration around the students.

You will get

  • Students who want to learn – and who need you
  • A strong team with lots of professional and pedagogical sparring
  • A meaningful job where you help shape the future skilled tradespeople
  • Modern facilities and a flexible everyday schedule
  • Opportunity to use your trade and your competences in a completely new way, where it’s all about teaching
  • Opportunity for personal and professional development

Employment

The position is full-time with salary and employment in accordance with the Ministry of Education's regulations in a civil service-like position. Remuneration is on base pay scale steps 1-7 according to central agreement. Starting salary is negotiated according to local agreement after an assessment of, among other things, previous teaching experience. In addition there is a fully employer-paid pension scheme at 18%.

Working time is 37 hours per week on average including breaks.

If you do not already have sufficient pedagogical qualifications, you will need to complete a diploma programme in vocational pedagogy or the adult educator education after the school's assessment. The pedagogical diploma is included in the employment.

The process from here

The position is to commence on 01-02-2027 - or as soon as possible. The workplace is in Vejle.

All interested with relevant applicant profile are encouraged to apply.

Send your application, CV and your journeyman's certificate + any course certificates and certificates via

sde.dk/ledigestillinger no later than 23-11-2026 at 23:59.

Interviews will be held in weeks 49 and 50.

In the event of a second interview DISC and a case may be included, and we may obtain references after further agreement.

Visit us on a short virtual tour – watch our tour video

Would you like to know more? We’re happy to buy you a coffee!

You can read more about Syddansk Erhvervsskole at www.sde.dk . If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Team Coordinator Bjarne Olsen at 30235300 or campus director Brian Willadsen at 24216738.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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