Smáralundur Nursery School is advertising for a full-time nursery teacher.

Smáralundur Nursery School has been a health-promoting nursery school since 2016.

The school's motto is: Movement, Health and Well-being. The nursery school places great emphasis on daily exercise and a structured approach to physical development. This lays the foundation for lifelong physical, mental and social well-being.

Our aims are to enhance motor skills and create a safe environment that encourages physical activity. The nursery also promotes healthy food choices through education and a good supply of a varied diet. Well-being is expressed by fostering positive self-awareness and self-confidence.

The nursery is an SMT school.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Working with the upbringing and education of nursery school children
• Taking part in the planning of professional work
• Participating in parent collaboration in consultation with the Head of Year
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Teacher's licence (Licence to accompany application)
• Experience in childcare and teaching
• Good communication skills
• A sincere interest in the success of all children
• Initiative in work and professional ambition
• Independent and organised working methods
• A good command of Icelandic is required. The proficiency level C1 of the European Language Portfolio is expected.,https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb5c 

If a qualified teacher cannot be found, consideration will be given to appointing a university graduate or an individual with experience of working with children, in accordance with Act No. 95/2019. We encourage interested applicants to apply.

A condition of employment is that the applicant has a clean criminal record.

For further information about the post, please contact Inga Fríða Tryggvadóttir, Head Teacher, and Dadda S. Árnadóttir, Deputy Head Teacher, on 565 4493. smaralundur@hafnarfjordur.is

The terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association.

The application deadline is 10 July 2026.

The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV, educational documents and a licence.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.

Job benefits:

• Culture card – library card
• Fitness grant
• Swimming map
• Discount on nursery fees