Deputy Manager

Committed and dedicated deputy manager sought for Uiloq, a childcare institution in Nuussuaq. You will help build, maintain, and develop the institution with a focus on children's development and well-being. We are looking for a qualified educator with leadership experience who is flexible, stable, and good at communication. Greenlandic and Danish language skills are an advantage.

Engaged and dedicated deputy manager who can work in Uiloq

Would you like to be involved in the management of building, maintaining, and developing a childcare institution where close relationships are highly valued and where there is a focus on the individual child's and the group's development and well-being?

Then we have the job for you.

Curious children who are mentally resilient, and healthy and happy children that the municipality wants to realize, we will pave the way for through our discussions on how we will work to achieve these.

Our hallmark for the institution is to work according to our values of these:

  • Use the body, body movement
  • Self-confidence, trust
  • Good communication

 

We expect that you:

  • Is educated as a pedagogue or equivalent
  • Have the necessary overview.
  • Is flexible and stable
  • Is attentive to children, staff, and parents.
  • See opportunities instead of obstacles in both children and staff.
  • Has the ability to guide and advise staff in the educational work with children.
  • Possess good collaboration skills and professional competence.
  • Understands how to leverage the staff's differences
  • Management experience
  • IT user
  • Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer:

  • We can offer a workplace with ample opportunity to influence daily activities.
  • Through collaboration between the leader and the deputy, you have the opportunity to create a staff group that is capable of engaging, activating, and purposefully driving the pedagogical development in the work, where communication and collaboration are highly valued competencies.
  • Through collaboration between the leader and the deputy, you have the opportunity to create a work environment where positive relationships play a significant role and where children and adults are seen as equal partners.
  • Challenges and development in pedagogical and managerial work

About the institution:

  • Uiloq is located in Nuussuaq.
  • Uiloq is designated for 35 children, who are distributed across 3 rooms.
  • Uiloq is staffed with 12 personnel.

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 once 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 agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to 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:

A staff housing option can be provided for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the applicable rules for rent payments 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 a vacant housing will be offered a temporary vacant housing, for which rent, utilities, etc. will be paid in accordance with the above. For further information about rent including utilities, etc., please refer to the information at: www.iserit.gl

The start date is dependent on when a staff accommodation becomes available. A relocation travel allowance and moving expenses for household goods are provided in accordance with applicable regulations.

Further information can be obtained from:

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

Leader Ane Kuitse, email: ks76anku@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 560-26, and attached 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.

Employer Details

Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq

Kuussuaq 2

3900 Nuuk , Grønland

Email: Ks76anku@sermersooq.gl

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Job Title

Deputy Manager

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Contact Person

Ane Kuitse
Ks76anku@sermersooq.gl

Job category

Management and Personnel /
Institution and School Management (Management and Staff)

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