Teachers are sought for Nalunnguarfiup Atuarfia.

Teachers wanted for Nalunnguarfiup Atuarfia

Do you want to help make a difference for children and young people in Greenland's second largest city?

We are looking for teachers for a co-teaching arrangement in grades 1-3, starting January 1, 2027. Qeqqata Municipality aims to support the development of students' reading, writing, and math skills. At the same time, it provides better opportunities for collaboration among teachers for professional sparring, differentiated instruction, and a safe and inclusive learning environment where more students can participate actively and experience success.

Furthermore, we are looking for teachers / part-time teachers for the school's special classes (grades 1-10). Where we are also looking for teachers for a co-teaching arrangement in several classes.

With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a strong professional and collegial community, where there is a focus on students' well-being, learning, and cultural identity.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Have a teaching degree (or equivalent relevant background)
• Can teach in the early years and special education.
• Are open, collaborative, and motivated to work in a large school where student and staff well-being and inclusiveness are an integral part of everyday life.
• Want to contribute to the school's continued development
• Would like to experience both nature, culture, and community in Sisimiut

We offer:

• An exciting and meaningful job in a strong team
• Engaged colleagues and a school in development
• Housing can be provided, for which payment is made according to applicable rules.
• Salary and employment conditions according to the IMAK agreement
• Good opportunities for professional development and further education

 About Sisimiut:

Sisimiut is beautifully located between mountains and sea – about 320 km north of Nuuk – and is Greenland's second largest city with around 5,500 inhabitants.

The city is known for its active leisure culture, beautiful nature, and friendly local community. Here you can ski in the winter, sail or hike in the mountains in the summer – or participate in the city's many cultural activities.

There are good facilities such as sports halls, swimming pools, fitness centers, music schools, youth clubs, art and culture houses, as well as plenty of opportunities for outdoor life year-round.

Sisimiut also has an airport, shops, cafes, and good transport options to the rest of Greenland.

Employment:

January 1, 2027, or by agreement.

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to free travel and relocation of personal belongings, are in accordance with the agreements and collective agreements in force between Naalakkersuisut and the teacher organization IMAK. Employment is primarily based on collective agreement terms.

For applicants who are already employed as Greenlandic civil servants, employment as a teacher can take place as a civil servant. Employment as a civil servant will be in accordance with the Landsting Law No. 21 of December 18, 2003, on the civil servants of the Greenland Self-Government and Municipalities in Greenland.

Application:

Send your application, CV, and relevant attachments electronically with the job posting here.

Please indicate in your application which level or subject area you are particularly interested in.

Application deadline: November 27, 2026

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact

School Inspector Tim Arnoldi at tel. 86 25 80 or email: tiax@qeqqata.gl

Vice School Inspector Magnus Christensen at tel. 862581 or e-mail macx@qeqqata.gl

Applications should be sent to:

Qeqqata Municipality
HR Department
P.O. Box 1014
3911 Sisimiut

Email: hr@qeqqata.gl

Application deadline: November 27, 2026