Nanortalik School is seeking two qualified teachers to begin on December 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, under special fixed-term contract terms

About the Position:

We are looking for a teacher for the upper grades at our school who can teach primarily English and classes divided into groups. Other subjects, such as Danish and practical-arts subjects, may also be taught if desired.

You’ll be working alongside experienced teachers in a well-organized grade level with a wide variety of activities. Each year, the grade level plans a field trip to Roskilde and Qaqortoq, where you’ll also have a significant say. In addition, the grade level focuses on preparing students for further education and the workforce, with all classes in the grade level participating in a “Future” theme week.

About Position 2:

We are also looking for a teacher for the school’s middle grades who can teach primarily English and Danish and serve as the homeroom teacher for the school’s 6th grade. There will be an opportunity to influence the subject combination based on your abilities and preferences.

In the middle school, you will work alongside experienced teachers who have worked hard in recent years to raise students’ academic performance. At this level, there is a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, where teachers work together across classes to support each other’s instruction.

Nanortallip Atuarfia 

Nanortallip Atuarfia has 178 students and currently has 23 teachers.

Nanortallip Atuarfia has excellent resources, strong teamwork, and—not least—is surrounded by fascinating nature with great opportunities for field trips, for which the school’s camp facilities are used extensively. Every year, Nanortallip Atuarfia holds a project week with its own set of learning objectives (pilineq), in which the entire school participates.

You will help with teaching using iPads. We use Clevertouch smart screens for instruction. This school year, we have equipped all classrooms with IT kits for use in the classroom.

Each grade level has its own areas of focus, which are addressed intensively throughout the school year.

We meet regularly in subject teams, grade-level teams, and homeroom teams to plan, coordinate, and support one another.

At Nanortallip Atuarfia, we place great value on working together as a team. We are a small group of teachers with a lot of responsibility, and we prioritize collaboration to support our students academically and socially.

We offer a team of talented and dedicated colleagues who prioritize well-being and learning, along with experienced mentors who are ready to provide support and guidance.

As a prospective colleague, we expect:

  • You are a certified teacher 
  • You can build strong relationships to create a safe work environment.
  • You are innovative and full of ideas, and you want to help develop teaching, knowledge sharing, and teamwork.
  • You can stay focused on your core tasks even amid a daily routine filled with upheavals and challenges.

Child Protection Certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring a child protection clearance. Under this law, employment may not begin until the municipality has obtained a child protection clearance. 

The child protection clearance will be taken into account in the municipality’s assessment of who should be hired for the position.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Employment is governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Naalakkersuisut and the Greenland Teachers’ Union (IMAK), the Greenland Primary School Teachers’ Union dated August 27, 2014, and the framework agreement between Naalakkersuisut and IMAK dated October 28, 1998.

Staff Housing

Housing may be provided for which rent and a security deposit are paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Employment on Favorable Terms

Employment is governed by the agreement dated May 25, 2021, between Naalakkersuisut and IMAK. For applicants who are already civil servants in Greenland, this form of employment may continue.

To attract qualified applicants, employment is offered under an Employment Agreement with special fixed-term conditions. In practice, this means that after every 12 months of employment, the employee and his or her family are granted a vacation trip in accordance with the applicable rules. In addition, a severance payment of 18,000 DKK per year of employment (at 1991 levels) is provided and deposited into a closed account. The severance payment is paid out upon termination of employment.

Relocation Trip

Free travel to the new location is provided for the new employee and his or her family, and after at least 3 years of employment, travel upon termination of employment and relocation of household goods are provided in accordance with applicable rules. 

Additional Information: If you would like more information about the position or would like an application form, please contact: Senior School Principal Nicolaj Lykke: Nily@kujalleq or 61 47 51

Application Form

If you are interested in working for us, we can send you an application form. When applying, you are required to fill out the application form.

Applications must include a criminal record check, information about education and previous employment, a copy of your diploma, and employer references, all of which must be attached as appendices and submitted with the subject line: Teaching Positions.

Applications, including a criminal record check and information about education and previous employment, along with supporting documents such as copies of diplomas, employer references, etc., must be uploaded as PDF files and submitted via the municipality’s website no later than November 16. 

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept paper applications or emails; please submit your application electronically as a PDF file via the job posting.

“With a focus on improving public health, the Municipality of Kujalleq has implemented a smoke-free work policy at all municipal workplaces. This policy took effect on January 1, 2018. For more information, please contact the HR department.”

Application deadline: November 16, 2026