Teacher sought for Atuarfik Ilasiaq

Two teachers sought for Atuarfik Ilasiaq

Two teachers for Atuarfik Ilasiaq (formerly Heldagsskolen) to teach students with special needs

Atuarfik Ilasiaq is looking for dedicated teachers who are passionate about working with and making a difference for students who have special needs for various reasons.

We offer an exciting and meaningful job in a safe and developing learning environment, where we place the individual student's well-being and learning at the center. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with dedicated colleagues and specialists, all of whom share a common ambition to create the best conditions for the students. If you have a strong pedagogical expertise, a respectful and positive view of children, and a desire to make a difference, you might be the one we are looking for.

About Atuarfik Ilasiaq
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq will start a new section for the current all-day school in August 2025, which will thus be expanded and become its own school. The new school, Atuarfik Ilasiaq, is an offer for students who need special efforts, and it is dedicated to creating a specialized and inclusive learning environment focused on the students' competencies and individual prerequisites.

Atuarfik Ilasiaq is actively working to support children and young people who need an increased special pedagogical effort. The teaching is adapted to the individual student's needs and challenges, and we create close learning communities focused on inclusion, well-being, and learning.

The school is divided into two campuses:

One is a school offer for children with autism spectrum disorders, and the other is the former Heldagsskole – an offer for elementary school children with special needs who, for various reasons, require a different form of teaching.

We are looking for teachers who:

· Have a teaching degree and preferably further education in or experience with special pedagogy

· Can create safe and motivating learning environments

· Are committed to creating good conditions for the students' development and well-being

Responsibilities:

· Planning and implementing teaching that takes into account the students' individual needs

· Participation in the development of the school's academic and pedagogical profile

· Collaboration with the school's other staff as well as external professionals and parents

We offer:

· An exciting position at a school in development

· A workplace where relational work is at the center

· The opportunity to make a difference for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders

· The opportunity to contribute to a better everyday life and development for children with special needs

· Good opportunities for personal and professional development

Criminal and Child Certificate:

This position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal 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 and the criminal certificate from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal certificate 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/contract in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

For further information, contact:

If the position interests you, please feel free to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to: School Inspector Randi Jerimiassen Jakobsen, tel. +299 36 64 19 or email: ks55raja@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 1057-26, and accompanied by educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically, via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: November 3, 2026