Leader for the integrated institution Timmiaaqqat in Nuuk. The institution has space for 100 children aged 0 – 6 years and consists of a staff team of 25 employees. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about educational leadership and can support the institution's goals. Application deadline: May 20, 2026.
Leader of the integrated institution Timmiaaqqat in Nuuk
Are you passionate about leadership and a good childhood?
The integrated institution Timmiaaqqat has space for 100 children aged 0 – 6 years, distributed across 7 rooms. The institution is located in Nuuk and consists of a staff team of 25 employees, including the manager.
It is important for us that the children experience a coherent and safe everyday life with positive relationships. Therefore, we expect you, as a leader, to help create the framework and support the institution's goals.
In your application, we ask you to answer the following questions:
Which pedagogical working methods are important to you?
How will you convey these educational working methods to:
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staff – both skilled and unskilled
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parents
We expect our new leader
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Is trained as a pedagogue.
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Is clear and visible, and at the same time passionate about pedagogical leadership, team collaboration, and the professional development of employees.
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Has good collaboration skills and can maintain an overview.
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Can participate in pedagogical sparring and collaboration with other leaders in the daycare institutions.
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Has knowledge of operating IT/computer
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Can be part of the administrative and financial management work
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Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.
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 when 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, 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 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 rental housing, for which rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to 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 is 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 related tasks at:
Department Head Marianne Schmidt Lund, phone +299 36 73 09 or email: mslu@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Application marked with Job no. 446-26, 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: Mslu@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Leader for Timmiaaqqat
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
May 20, 2026
Contact Person
Marianne Schmidt Lund
Mslu@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 73 09
Job category
Management and Personnel /
Institution and School Management (Management and Staff)
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