Department Leader

Nukariit is an institution with 5 nursery rooms and 3 kindergarten rooms.

The institution has a standard of a total of 120 children.

The staffing ratio is 28 and is distributed with 3 in each room for 8 rooms, 2 kitchen assistants, one "floater," and a manager.

The opening hours are between 07:00 – 17:00.

The purpose of the institution:

That the children experience a safe everyday life and feel welcome.

That there is a focus on the individual child's needs, development, and learning.

To strengthen children's self-esteem and self-confidence

To create children who are curious, resilient, healthy, and happy.

Our expectations of you:

That you are a trained educator.

That you have knowledge of children's development.

That you are a visible, stable, and present department leader.

That you are cooperative and can work with leadership teams.

That you dare to take responsibility and initiative.

That you have an overview and are honest.

That you have knowledge of administration and computers.

That you are responsible and have experience in the institutional field.

That you have a good mood and a positive outlook on life.

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

The content of the position:

We are looking for a department manager, preferably with experience in management, who can handle a range of tasks in collaboration with leadership teams.

We offer:

An institution close to nature

A varied everyday life

Can be flexible

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal record and child certificate. 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 Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

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

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact Leader Lydia Lyberth for further information about the position and associated tasks at phone +299 366991 or email: lyly@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 227-26, and accompanied by educational certificates 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: March 24, 2026