Principal

Chief School Inspector for Tasersuup Atuarfia

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The position of principal is advertised for occupancy from July 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

The staff at Tasersuup Atuarfia, students, and not least parents want a focused and visionary leader who, together with the rest of the management and the school's other staff, can elevate the school and create progress both pedagogically and in terms of results.

Information about Tasersuup Atuarfia

• There are about 430 students.
• There is a staffing level of 55 teachers.
• The school is divided into 4 departments.
• The teachers are good at collaborating and welcome new colleagues well.
• There is also a large common hall where teachers and students can gather.
• There is a music room.
• There is a pedagogical workshop.
• There is teacher intranet and parent intranet.
• The school is working on a plan to improve students' results.
• The teachers work in steps.
• A leader is also responsible for 3 villages and 6 home educators in shepherding locations.

• Has the ability to lead, advise, and guide the teachers and supervise.
• Has an economic understanding and can work with large budgets.
• They follow up on the goals and can collaborate both upwards and downwards with respect for the different groups in the organization.

• That you are a trained teacher with school leadership training.
• That you are good at collaborating, both with the teachers, other staff, your guardians, and not least with the parents.
• That you understand your role as a leader and the responsibilities that come with it.
• That you are good at communicating both in writing and verbally.
• That you are able to withstand pressure in your daily work.
• That you are loyal to your employers and employees.
• That you master Greenlandic and Danish well in writing and speech.

This position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain a child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has obtained a child certificate. The child certificate will be part of the municipality's assessment of who should be hired for the position.

If you believe you can meet these challenges, you should write your application.

The immediate supervisor of the chief school inspector is the head of schools in the DUAK Municipality of Kujalleq, located in the municipal administration in Qaqortoq.

EMPLOYMENT ON FAVOURABLE TERMS

Employment is based on the agreement of May 25, 2021, between the Government of Greenland and IMAK. For applicants who are already civil servants in Greenland, this form of employment can be continued.

To attract qualified applicants, employment is offered under the Agreement on Employment on Special Fixed-Term Conditions. This means in practice that the employee and their family are granted a vacation trip after every 12 months of employment according to the applicable rules. In addition, a severance amount of 18,000 DKK per year of employment at 1991 levels is deposited into a closed account. The severance amount is paid out after the termination of employment.

Housing: A housing option will be provided, with payment according to applicable rules. However, there may be a waiting period for the housing. In case of a waiting period, the municipality will provide temporary accommodation, for which taxes will be paid according to applicable rules.

For more information about the position, please contact: Acting Head of Department Mie Jensen at direct phone +299 64 81 34 or by email: mije@kujalleq.gl or school consultant for schools Vivi Kleist at direct phone +299 614719 or by email: vklei@kujalleq.gl

Application with a criminal record, and with information about education and previous employment, attachments including a copy of the diploma, employer statements, etc. must be uploaded as a PDF file and received via the municipality's website no later than June 3, 2026.

NOTE: We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application as a PDF file electronically with the job posting.

"With a focus on higher public health, Kommune Kujalleq has implemented smoke-free working hours at all municipal workplaces. This is effective from January 1, 2018. Further information can be obtained from the HR department."

Application deadline: June 3, 2026