Music teacher at Sermersooq Music School

Music teacher for Sermersooq Music School in Nuuk under the Department of Health, Leisure and Culture

Do you have the desire and ability to help develop Sermersooq Music School? Do you have a musical subject or other relevant education, and are you passionate about teaching children and youngsters in music? Would you like to be part of an exciting and active professional environment together with dedicated colleagues?

Then you may be our new colleague.

Municipality Sermersooq seeks a skilled, engaged and versatile music teacher for Sermersooq Music School in Nuuk with a start date (to be determined).

Who are we

Sermersooq Music School is part of Leisure and Culture, which is part of the Administration for Children and School. We offer free music education in instruments, singing, choir and ensemble – both individually and in groups – to children and young people in the municipality.

At the Music School we focus on creating an inspiring and inclusive musical environment where children and young people have the opportunity to develop their musicality, creativity and joy in playing music. As an employee you will become part of a small music-focused environment where there is room for different competencies, ideas and initiatives.

We collaborate with local actors and institutions, including primary schools and day care centers. Throughout the year we carry out various projects, workshops and concerts, where there is the opportunity to work with local actors as well as external guest musicians and instructors.

Sermersooq Music School consists of permanent music teachers and hourly teachers who together create the framework for the teaching and the school’s other activities.

Job content

We are looking for an engaged, professionally skilled and versatile music teacher who wants to teach children and young people and contribute to developing Sermersooq Music School. You have good music-related competencies and an interest in music pedagogy and in creating good musical experiences together with the students.

As a music teacher you will have the opportunity to influence both your own teaching and the Music School’s professional development. We emphasize that you can work independently, but at the same time you are eager to actively participate in collaboration with your colleagues and our local partners.

Your main duties will include

·Music teaching of children and young people, both individually and in groups

·Independent planning and organization of the teaching

·Contribute to the development of the Music School’s subjects and teaching provision

·Planning and execution of student concerts, projects and workshops

·Participation in projects and activities with local actors as well as external guest musicians and instructors

·Collaboration with, among others, primary schools, day care centers, leisure clubs and other local actors

·Practical and administrative tasks related to teaching and the Music School’s activities

·Other relevant tasks related to the Music School’s work

Tasks are carried out in close cooperation with the Music School’s leader, colleagues and relevant local partners.

We expect that you

·Have a music-related or other relevant education

·Want to teach and work pedagogically with children and young people at different ages and levels

·Can plan and conduct teaching both individually and in groups

·Have a clear and engaging approach to teaching and can create a safe and inspiring learning environment

·Are flexible and can adapt to different students, teaching methods and tasks

·Want to actively contribute to the Music School’s professional development, projects, concerts and other activities

·Work independently and responsibly and at the same time thrive in collaboration with colleagues and other partners

It is an advantage if you

·Have a teacher education, music pedagogy education or experience with teaching children and young people

·Can perform and teach on one or more instruments

·Have experience with ensemble playing, choir, concerts, workshops or other musical projects

We also place emphasis on you being stable, approachable and good at building relationships with children and young people, and that you want to be an active part of the Music School and the local cultural life.

We offer

We offer an exciting and varied position with the opportunity to put your own mark on the teaching and contribute to the development of Sermersooq Music School.

We are a flexible workplace where there is room for independence and the opportunity to influence the planning of your work. At the same time we emphasize good collegial cooperation, professional sparring and a good introduction to both the workplace and your tasks.

With us you get space to bring your own musical professional skills, ideas and creativity into play – both in daily teaching and in connection with the Music School’s projects, workshops and concerts.

Criminal record and child protection certificate

The position is covered by the Act on the obligation to obtain criminal record and child protection certificate. Under the Act, employment may only start when the municipality has received satisfactory criminal record and child protection certificate. We must therefore note that the start date can only be agreed when the municipality has received the child protection certificate from the National Police and the criminal record from the Police.

The child protection certificate is obtained by the municipality with consent from the individual, where the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between Greenland Self-Government, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at start date, between Greenland Self-Government and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be with a 3-month probationary period.

Accommodation

No housing for staff can be allocated to the position.

Further information available from

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and the associated tasks: Music School Director Angutimmarik Fleischer, tel. +299 36 62 90 or email: [email protected]

Application

Applications marked with Job no. 1007-26, and accompanied by proof of education and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

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.

Note

We do not accept paper or e-mail applications; please send your application electronically with the job advertisement.

Application deadline: October 22, 2026