Head of Children and Education

Head of Children and Education

A central management position in Municipality Qeqertalik

Would you like to lead the children and education sector in Municipality Qeqertalik?

We are looking for a head of department for Children and Education reporting to the administration manager for Timi Tarni. The position is based in Aasiaat and covers the municipality's 4 towns and 8 settlements. You will have a central responsibility for management, operations, quality, and development within daycare, primary school and education, educational counseling, after-school care, leisure programs, pedagogical development, and the MISI counseling center. Here, you will have both a clear leadership space and a daily life close to nature, community, and responsibility.

Central leadership role

Reference to the head of administration for Timi Tarni and close collaboration with the political level.

Management responsibility

Professional responsibility for leaders, school leaders, and key professionals.

Professional field

Daycare, primary school and education, educational counseling, after-school care and leisure programs, pedagogical development and MISI counseling center.

Geography

Responsibility across the municipality's four towns and eight villages.

You will be responsible for that.

·management and development of daycare, primary school, and education with a focus on quality, well-being, language, and learning

·professional and personnel management of leaders and employees within daycare, school, educational counseling, after-school care, and leisure programs as well as the MISI counseling center

·responsibility for educational counseling, pedagogical development, and the professional development of the MISI counseling center

·ensuring lawful, consistent, and timely exercise of authority as well as high quality in case processing and administrative practice

·financial management, budget follow-up, and prioritization of the area's resources

·development of collaboration between early childhood education, schools, families, and relevant cross-sector actors

·political servicing through qualified case presentations, proposals, and follow-up

We imagine that you

·either has a relevant higher education or in-depth practical experience in the field, and solid management experience within the same

·has experience from a politically governed organization, preferably municipal or public

can navigate safely between professional development, operations, finance, and political servicing

can lead through other leaders and create followership in an organization under development

·works in a structured manner and has an eye for both the whole and the local reality across cities and villages

It is an advantage if you can communicate in Greenlandic and Danish, and preferably also in English.

We emphasize

·properness, clarity, and a secure understanding of the political and administrative division of roles

· trust, relationships, and credibility in management

respect for Greenlandic virtues such as keeping one's word, helpfulness, resilience, and community

·willingness to be a visible part of the municipality's everyday life and development

A working life with great experiences around it

In Greenland, nature is a part of everyday life. When the workday ends, leisure time can offer dog sledding, sailing, snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, northern lights, and midnight sun.

The practical

The position reports to the head of administration, Timi Tarni, and is part of the management team.

Salary placement as department head 3 according to the management agreement between the Government of Greenland and the municipalities.

Would you like to help create quality, coherence, and direction in the field of children and education in Municipality Qeqertalik?

This is a managerial position with both responsibility, vision, and experiences.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. Employment can only begin once the municipality has received the necessary criminal record from the Police.

Housing:

A staff housing can be provided for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in the Greenland Self-Government and the municipality's properties in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon commencement, employees entitled to temporary housing will be offered a temporary accommodation according to the applicable rules. A staff housing must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Application:

We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Apply for this position." If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Municipal Director Alida C. Rafaelsen at phone +299-387002 or by email alra@qeqertalik.gl.

Application deadline: July 25, 2026. Start date September 1, 2026, or by agreement.

If you have problems uploading files, contact HR at hr@qeqertalik.gl.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application deadline: July 25, 2026

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