Special classes at the Bakke Præstegård department are looking for a new colleague with a background in pedagogy or equivalent – the position is in both the school part and the club

Do you want to help make a difference for children and young people with general learning difficulties? Do you have strong relationship skills, an inclusive view of children, and a desire to work in a special educational environment where development, well-being, and community are in focus? Then it might be you we are looking for.

We are seeking a pedagog or staff member with a relevant educational background for a position of 34 hours per week with starting date January 1, 2027.

We are looking for an engaged employee who can be a meaningful adult in the everyday life of our students. With us, we work with young people who still need clear adult role models who can create direction, safety, and development through strong relationships, positive expectations, and clear boundaries.

Your main tasks will be in our middle school and upper school classes as well as in our leisure club. However, you must be prepared for our organization to change, and you must be able to see yourself in tasks across the entire organization if the need arises.

Working hours are generally placed in the period 08.00-16.00.

We are looking for a colleague

• Shas completed teacher education or have another relevant pedagogical background.
• Have experience with or an interest in special educational work with children and young people with general learning difficulties.
• Have strong relationship skills and be able to create trustworthy relationships with students who often need extra support and guidance in daily life.
• Can be a clear and credible adult role model for young people in the middle grades and in the upper school.
• Can create structure, predictability, and safe frameworks through presence, recognition, and clear communication.
• Can set boundaries and keep agreements in a calm and respectful manner.
• Have an eye for the student’s perspective and can balance care, humor, and clarity in daily work.
• Can remain calm and look beyond behavior when students are challenged.
• Thrives in close teamwork and actively contributes to joint task solving.

We also place emphasis on the following

• Are energetic, proactive, and have a desire to create activities and communities for the students.
• Have an interest in leisure education and see opportunities to develop exciting activities in our leisure club.
• Want to build relationships and activities across age groups and student groups.
• Can motivate and inspire young people to participate, move, play, be creative, and engage in social activities.
• Contribute positively to the work environment with engagement, humor, and a resource-oriented view of the students’ possibilities.

We offer

• An exciting and meaningful position in a strong professional community.
• Engaged colleagues with high professionalism and a focus on collaboration.
• A daily life characterized by development, humor, and shared responsibility for the students’ well-being and learning.
• Opportunity for professional sparring and competence development.

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact department head Annette Mukuha Madsen, email: [email protected] , tel. 23 83 36 82

Salary and employment terms are set in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, including the current provisions on local wage formation. You can find information about the wage level in Esbjerg Municipality via this link: KRL . Here you will also find information about base salary and pension. Additionally, after a concrete assessment, qualification and/or function allowances may be agreed depending on the content of the position and your experience and qualifications.

In Esbjerg Municipality we work on a trust-based basis and view human diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants regardless of gender, age, or ethnic background to apply for the position.

Upon employment in the position, a criminal record and a child protection clearance will be requested.

If you proceed after the employment interview, references from current and/or previous employers will be requested if you are still under consideration for the position. You will be informed before references are collected.

Application deadline

November 25, 2026

Employment interviews are expected to be held on Friday, November 27, 2026.

The application is submitted electronically . Click on “apply for the position” at the bottom and attach your application, CV and relevant documentation.