Teachers for the Gymnasium in Qaqortoq, South Greenland

Instructors for the high school in Qaqortoq, South Greenland The high school in South Greenland in Qaqortoq is seeking instructors in the following subjects: Greenlandic as a native language, Marketing, IT, Business Law, Business Economics, Business Case, and Innovation.

The high school in Qaqortoq is part of Campus Kujalleq, where we have both a vocational education and training (EUD) and a high school department. You will primarily teach at GUX Qaqortoq.

The appointment will take effect from August 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.

As a starting point, it is a permanent position. In certain cases, however, a fixed-term employment may also be considered, with the possibility of extension.

At GUX, we have good physical facilities. If you are a teacher who thrives in a high school where teachers and other staff are very dependent on working together to make everyday life function as well as possible, you are the one we are looking for.

You can read more about Campus Kujalleq at www.cak.gl and at www.iserasuaat.gl.

The majority of GUX students at Campus Kujalleq live in dormitories. You can expect a close relationship with the students, and there will sometimes be a need for you to take on other minor tasks alongside teaching.

• You are interesting to us if you: Have a master's degree or equivalent level of education.
• Has a recognizing approach to the students.
• Prefer smaller work communities where we are very dependent on everyone pulling together.
• Wants to be part of continuing a Greenlandic high school in very beautiful surroundings.
• We are interesting to you if you: Prefer a high degree of personal freedom under responsibility in your work.
• Wants to try something new, but hold on to life as a high school teacher.
• Wants to work with helpful colleagues.
• Wants to live in a scenic location with opportunities for mountain hiking, sailing, hunting, and fishing.

If you have a teaching degree, that's fine; otherwise, you have the opportunity to take a teaching degree with us.

Are you willing to live in a different culture in a beautiful city with a close connection to the locals and lots of sweet students? Then you might be the right fit for us.

Normally, you will be accommodated in a vacant housing upon your arrival. The length of the vacant stay is not something GUX Qaqortoq has influence over.

The application deadline will be July 3, 2026, at 12:00 Greenland time, which is 15:00 in Denmark. We reserve the right to process applications continuously.

If you would like to know more, you are welcome to contact Rector Heidi Rosing by email at hr@cak.gl or by phone at +299 54 89 64.

PS.: If you live in Denmark, be aware of the time difference.

We look forward to receiving your application.

 

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving as well as moving household goods, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can occur in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Housing

An unfurnished staff housing can be assigned to the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be assigned to individuals who already have staff housing or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller co-housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets such as dogs or cats in staff or temporary housing.

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We do not accept applications via email.