Department Manager

Integrated institution Sikkersoq is seeking an educator to take on the role of department head as soon as possible or by agreement. The position is a full-time position and is 40 hours a week.

A little about Sikkersoq:

The Integrated Institution Sikkersoq is located in Nuussuaq and has space for 64 children, with room for 24 infants and 40 preschoolers.

Staffing is set at 15 personnel, distributed with 3 in each room for 4 rooms, one kitchen assistant, and a manager.

Sikkersoq is open during the day between 07:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

The department leader is an educator in the room and works closely with the manager and the deputy manager. The department leader steps in as deputy manager in the absence of the deputy or when the deputy manager acts as the leader during the leader's absence. It is 40 weekly working hours with varying working hours between 07:00 and 17:00.

The leader, deputy manager, and department head are jointly responsible for the educational development of the daycare, parent collaboration, and staff management.

Our expectations of you:

·That you are a trained educator

·That you have knowledge of children's development

·That you are stable

·That you are cooperative

·That you have knowledge of administration

·That you have knowledge of computers

·That you are responsible

That you are open to changes.

·That you have a good mood

·That you have a positive outlook on life

Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Our goals and values at Sikkersoq are:

Development of personal and social skills

Daily use of body movements

·Good communication with staff and users

Starting point in the individual child's needs.

Strengthen children's self-esteem and self-confidence.

Good working atmosphere with time for good humor

We can offer you:

14 fresh colleagues

Focus on staff development

Well-functioning children and parents

Challenging workplace with a good opportunity for co-determination.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the criminal record from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Greenland Self-Government, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Greenland Self-Government and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and related tasks to:

Leader Dorthe Olsen, phone +299 36 67 30 or email: dols@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 1340-25, along with the educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: January 20, 2026

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