Here you can apply for a part-time position as an Individual Support Worker at the Department for Family and Child Affairs. This involves flexible working hours after normal working hours. Applicants are expected to be 20 years of age or older.
The primary aim of individual support is to provide personal support and assistance, which is primarily intended to break social isolation and empower the individual towards self-reliance and autonomy.
Competency requirements:
A requirement is that the individual has a clean criminal record. A record of good conduct is required, e.g. having an excellent reputation and ensuring that behaviour and actions, both at and outside of work, are consistent with the role.
This is an application pool, which is managed on a 'just-in-time' basis. Applications are therefore not responded to individually, unless a recruitment is made. Please note that we are not recruiting for a summer position only.
Information provided by Erna Aradóttir ernaar@hafnarfjordur.is or by telephone on 585-5500.
Applications are valid for 6 months and are stored in accordance with the National Archives of Iceland Act.
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.
Application deadline from: 14.07.2026
Application deadline: 31.12.2026
Contact: mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Here you can apply for a temporary cover position with the City of Hafnarfjörður. This refers to cover positions other than those in nurseries, primary schools, music schools, and in the field of disability services. Those positions are advertised separately on the recruitment page.
We are regularly looking for staff for a variety of temporary cover roles. Temporary cover positions are not always advertised, and in these cases, managers or the HR department search the applicant pool. These are cover roles not intended to last for more than 12 consecutive months, for example, due to holiday, sickness, maternity or study leave.
Applications here are only considered for temporary cover positions and will not be taken into account for vacancies that are advertised separately. We therefore encourage you to keep a close eye on all advertised vacancies on the City of Hafnarfjörður website and to apply specifically if a particular position interests you.
Competency requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. A clean criminal record and a record of good conduct are required, i.e. a good reputation and behaviour and actions, both at and outside of work, must be consistent with the role.
Your application for a locum position is active for six months and will become inactive after that time. You can request to have your application deactivated before then by sending an email to mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Applications for temporary cover roles are not responded to individually.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
Here you can apply for a temporary supply position in the nursery schools of Hafnarfjörður, as we are regularly looking for staff for a wide variety of supply roles. We can often accommodate requests for a specific working pattern, adjust hours to suit other jobs or studies, or offer part-time work. Please state in your application if you are looking for a specific working pattern or part-time work.
Temporary cover positions are not always advertised, and managers will then search the applicant pool. These are cover positions intended to last for no more than 12 consecutive months, for example due to holiday, sickness, maternity or study leave.
Applications here are only considered for temporary cover positions and will not be taken into account for vacancies that are advertised separately. We therefore encourage you to keep a close eye on all advertised vacancies on the City of Hafnarfjörður website and to apply specifically if a particular position interests you.
Competency requirements:
The applicant must be 18 years of age. A clean criminal record is required, along with a record of good conduct, such as having an excellent reputation and behaviour both at and outside of work being consistent with the role.
Your application for a locum position is active for six months and will become inactive after that time. You can request to have your application deactivated before then by sending an email to mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Applications for temporary cover roles are not responded to individually.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
Application deadline from: 16.07.2026
Application deadline: 31.12.2026
Contact: mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Here you can apply for temporary supply teaching work in primary or music schools, as we are regularly looking for staff for a wide variety of supply teaching roles.
It is often possible to accommodate requests for a specific working pattern, adjust working hours e.g. to fit around another job or studies, or offer part-time work. Please state in your application if you are looking for a specific working pattern or part-time work. Temporary cover roles are not always advertised, and in these cases, managers or the HR department will search the applicant pool.
These are temporary positions intended to last for no more than 12 consecutive months, for example due to holiday, sickness, maternity or study leave.
Applications here are only considered for temporary cover positions and will not be taken into account for vacancies that are advertised separately. We therefore encourage you to keep a close eye on all advertised vacancies on the City of Hafnarfjörður website and to apply specifically if a particular position interests you.
Competency requirements:
The applicant must be 18 years of age. A clean criminal record is required, along with a record of good conduct, e.g. being
with a good reputation and that conduct and actions, both at and outside the workplace, are consistent with the role.
Your application for a locum position is active for six months and will become inactive after that time. You can request to have your application deactivated before then by sending an email to mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Applications for temporary cover roles are not responded to individually.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
Application deadline from: 09.11.2026
Application deadline: 23.11.2026
Contact: Thorsten MB
Hafnarfjörður Municipality is looking to hire cheerful and enthusiastic staff for a short-term stay for children with disabilities. The position is 35% full-time on a shift basis, and the successful candidate must be available to work morning, evening, night and weekend shifts, every other weekend. The successful candidate must be able to start work at the beginning of December.
The ideology is followed. Servant leadership.
Short-term care is for disabled children and young people, and the length of their stay varies. The purpose of short-term care is to provide support to children and their families. During their stay, the children and young people receive help with their daily tasks, and enjoy care and recreational activities.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Competency requirements:
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
Further information about the role is available from Þorsteinn Már Bogason, thorsteinnmb@hafnarfjordur.is
The application deadline is 23 November 2026.
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
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.
Application deadline from: 06.11.2026
Application deadline: 17.11.2026
Contact: Maria Palmadottir
Setbergsskóli is looking to hire an Assistant Manager for the school's leisure centre.
The leisure centre has an after-school club for children aged 6-9 and a youth club for 10-16 year olds.
The aim of the leisure centre is to give children and young people the opportunity to take part in creative and developmental social activities in a healthy environment on an equal basis.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Educational and competency requirements:
Further information about the post is available from María Pálmadóttir, Headteacher, on 5651011 or via email. maria@setbergsskoli.is.
Purchases and terms are in accordance with the collective agreements of the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and BHM.
The application deadline is 17 November 2026.
A detailed CV must accompany the application.
A clean criminal record is a condition of employment.
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.
Application deadline from: 02.11.2026
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Contact: ingibjorgo@hafnarfjordur.is
Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire a capable member of staff for a rewarding role at a service hub in a home for people with disabilities. The work is carried out according to the philosophy of supportive guidance, with a focus on ensuring residents are as comfortable as possible.
An exciting and enjoyable role with a variety of tasks on a shift pattern. This is a 40/1 or 60/1 shift pattern role, and the successful candidate must be able to work morning, evening and weekend shifts.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Educational and competency requirements:
It is desirable to be 20 years of age, but a clean criminal record is a requirement.
The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.
Further information about the post is provided by Ingibjörg Ólafsdóttir, Head Occupational Therapist, at the email address ingibjorgo@hafnarfjordur.is
The salary is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Staff Association of Hafnarfjörður.
The application deadline is 12 November 2026.
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.
Application deadline from: 02.11.2026
Application deadline: 16.11.2026
Contact: Lars Jóhann Imsland
Hraunvallaskóli is looking to hire a School and Leisure Assistant for 30-50 hours per week, for the 2026-2027 school year, in the after-school club Hraunsel.
This is a position that involves providing support and assistance to pupils at the after-school club, Hraunsel, in the afternoons on all weekdays. Hraunsel offers a wide range of after-school activities from 13:20 to 16:30 every weekday, regardless of the children's ability, development or disability. A special emphasis is placed on catering for all groups. It is possible to increase your working hours by also applying for a position as a school and leisure assistant at Hraunvallaskóli.
Hraunvallar School is unique in that both a nursery and a primary school are run within its walls. The school operates according to the open school philosophy, and the building was designed with this in mind. Teachers work together in teams during lessons and in the planning and preparation of teaching. Pupils in the same year group are in common tutor groups with a shared form tutor in their home areas. The values of Hraunvallaskóli are friendship, cooperation and responsibility.
Further information about the school can be found on the website.www.hraunvallaskoli.is
Key responsibilities and duties:
Educational and competency requirements:
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher.lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Arnbjörg Mist Ásgeirsdóttir, Manager of the Leisure Centrearnbjorga@hraunvallaskoli.is or by telephone on 590 2800.
The remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
The application deadline is 16 November 2026.
Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and for its workplaces to reflect diversity.
Application deadline from: 30.10.2026
Application deadline: 13.11.2026
Contact: Kristín Anna Th. Jensdóttir
The City of Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire dynamic staff for a rewarding position in a supported living service for disabled people, based in the Setbergshverfi district of Hafnarfjörður. The work is based on the philosophy of supported guidance and independent living.
An exciting and enjoyable role with a variety of shifts. The successful candidate must be able to work mornings, evenings, nights and weekends. We are looking for part-time staff.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Competency requirements:
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.
For further information about the post, please contact Kristín Anna Th. Jensdóttir, Director, on 664-5716 or at kristinj@hafnarfjordur.is.
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
The application deadline is 13 November 2026.
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.
Skarðshlíðar Nursery School is looking to hire a nursery teacher for a 100% position.
Skarðshlíðarleikskóli is a recent, four-unit nursery that meets modern standards for nursery provision. It is located at Hádegisskarði 1, just a 4-minute drive from the Reykjanesbraut via Kaldárselsveg.
The school's philosophical foundation is based on a Professional Learning Community, where everyone learns together and the emphasis is on active participation in developing a strong school programme. We emphasise democracy, initiative and a joy for life in our daily interactions, and aim to enhance the children's skills and abilities through play. We aim to create a positive working environment where everyone can enjoy themselves and contribute. The school's policy is based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and Responsive Education.
The nursery's motto is respect, care and joy.
The nursery shares a building with a primary school, a music school, a sports hall and a library, which offers many exciting opportunities for collaboration that are constantly evolving.
Kindergartens in Hafnarfjörður have introduced improved working hours, which involve a 36-hour working week for all staff. Staff in the Association of Playgroup Teachers and the Association of Occupational Therapists have voted for an arrangement whereby their academic year is comparable to that of primary school teachers. These employees therefore take their reduced working hours around Christmas and New Year, during the winter holidays in primary schools, in the week before Easter, and through extended time off in the summer.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Educational and competency requirements:
Job benefits:
A clean criminal record is a condition.
A curriculum vitae and the teacher's licence must accompany the application.
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.
Further information about the role is provided by Berglind Kristjánsdóttir. berglindkrist@hafnarfjordur.is or by phone on 527 7380
The application deadline is 12 November 2026.
Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association (Félag leikskólakennara).
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.
Hlíðarendi Nursery School is looking to hire a nursery teacher for a 100% position from 1 January 2027.
Hlíðarendi Nursery School has four classes and is located on the outskirts of the Setbergshverfi district. Its main focuses are physical activity, life skills and environmental education.
The nurseries of Hafnarfjörður have introduced improved working hours, based on a 36-hour working week for all staff. Staff in the Association of Early Years Educators and the Association of Occupational Therapists have opted for an arrangement whereby their academic year is comparable to that of primary school teachers. These staff members therefore take reduced working hours around Christmas and New Year, during the winter break in primary schools, in the week before Easter, and with longer periods off in the summer.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Educational and competency requirements:
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 clean criminal record is a condition.
Further information about the post is available from Bryndís Guðlaugsdóttir, Head Teacher, and Halldóra Eiríksdóttir, Deputy Head Teacher, on 555 1440. Enquiries may also be sent to the email address. hlidarendi@hafnarfjordur.is
The terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Félag leikskólakennara (Association of Play School Teachers).
The application deadline is 11 November 2026.
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:
Application deadline from: 28.10.2026
Application deadline: 11.11.2026
Contact: Berglind Brynjarsdóttir
Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire dynamic staff for a rewarding role at a home for people with disabilities, located in Völlunum. The work is based on the philosophy of Supported Living.
An exciting and enjoyable role with a variety of shifts. The successful candidate must be able to work mornings, evenings, nights and weekends. We are looking for an employee for a 50-% role. The successful candidate must be able to start work in early December.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Competency requirements:
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV and a copy of a driving licence for valid driving entitlement.
Further information about the position: Berglind Brynjarsdóttir, Director, email address: berglindbr@hafnarfjordur.is
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
The application deadline is 11 November 2026.
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.
Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire a capable employee for a 70-80% position in a home for people with disabilities, located in Steinahlíð.
A varied and exciting role working according to the Servant-Leadership philosophy, with a focus on ensuring service users feel as comfortable as possible.
This is a 70-80 hour a week position, and the successful candidate must be able to work evening and night shifts, and one weekend in every other. We need an employee who can start in January.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Educational and competency requirements:
The person must be 20 years of age or older and have a clean criminal record.
Further information about the role is provided by Kristín Ólafsdóttir, Director, on: 565-5344, email: kristino@hafnarfjordur.is
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
The application deadline is 10 November 2026.
A detailed CV must accompany the application.
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.
Application deadline from: 14.07.2026
Application deadline: 31.12.2026
Contact: mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Here you can apply for temporary cover roles related to disability matters, but we are regularly looking for staff for a wide variety of cover positions.
It is often possible to accommodate requests for a specific working pattern, adjust working hours to suit another job or studies, or offer part-time work. Please state in your application if you are looking for a specific working pattern or part-time work.
Temporary cover positions are not always advertised, and managers will then search the applicant pool. These are cover positions intended to last for no more than 12 consecutive months, for example due to holiday, sickness, maternity or study leave.
Applications here are only considered for temporary cover positions and will not be taken into account for vacancies that are advertised separately. We therefore encourage you to keep a close eye on all advertised vacancies on the City of Hafnarfjörður website and to apply specifically if a particular position interests you.
Competency requirements:
The applicant must be 18 years of age. A clean criminal record is required, along with a record of good conduct, such as having an excellent reputation and behaviour both at and outside of work being consistent with the role.
Your application for a locum position is active for six months and will become inactive after that time. You can request to have your application deactivated before then by sending an email to mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
Applications for temporary cover roles are not responded to individually.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.