Individual Support Worker – Part-time
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 12.01.2026
Application deadline: 31.05.2026
Contact: ernaar@hafnarfjordur.is
Here you can apply for a part-time position as a Personal Support Worker with the Department for Children and Families. This involves flexible working hours after the standard working day has finished. Applicants must be 18 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:
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Service-mindedness and reliability
- Ability to express oneself orally and in writing.
- Ability for personalised solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and adaptability
- Good general computer skills
- Icelandic proficiency at a minimum of level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Good English skills
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.
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.
Relief staff wanted for the Centre – a resource for disabled people
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 10.05.2026
Contact: thordisru@hafnarfjordur.is
Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire a capable employee for cover in a rewarding role at the Miðstöðin, a newly merged work and activity centre for people with disabilities. The work is carried out according to a philosophy. Servant leadership.
This is an exciting, educational and progressive 100% locum position for up to one year. Traditional day work from 8 am to 4 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
- Promote the activity and social participation of disabled people in society.
- Follow service plans and procedures
- Enable service users to work and take part in various leisure activities.
- Provides support and accompaniment in work and activity
- Other duties as described in the job description
Competency requirements:
- Experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Interest in the affairs of disabled people
- Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.
- Service-mindedness and positivity at work
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative and conscientiousness
- Flexibility in work
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
Further information about the role is provided by Þórdís Rúriksdóttir, Head Occupational Therapist. thordisru@hafnarfjordur.is or by phone: 565-5100
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
Application deadline: 10 May 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.
Middle Leader – Öldutúnsskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 01.05.2026
Application deadline: 15.05.2026
Contact: Margret Sverrisdóttir, Áslaug Hreiðarsdóttir
Öldutúnsskóli is looking for a Middle School Head of Year
The Council is in office from 1 August 2026.
At Öldutúnsskóli, around 590 pupils study in Years 1–10. The school emphasises a professional and constructive learning environment where a targeted effort is made to foster pupils' interest in their studies and promote their success. A strong emphasis is also placed on a good working atmosphere, varied teaching methods, strong teamwork within year groups and targeted team teaching.
The school's motto is Respect, Engagement and Well-being, and it is reflected in all of the school's work. The work is based, among other things, on the SMT philosophy of positive school behaviour and the Olweus programme against bullying and antisocial behaviour. Furthermore, environmental issues are emphasised in the school's daily work.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Lead the middle phase and oversee projects within the teaching phase.
- Working on the development of school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
- Leading the work of academic assessment and other related tasks
- Addressing student behavioural problems at the teaching level
- To take part in the ongoing development and shaping of the school's work.
- Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
- Work in accordance with the school's policy
- Working to create a good atmosphere in the school and ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils and staff.
- Other tasks in accordance with the job description
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (to be included with the application)
- Further education in management and/or education or pedagogy is an advantage.
- Successful teaching and management experience in a primary school.
- A solid knowledge of middle-grade pedagogy
- Extensive knowledge and experience of a wide variety of assessment methods.
- A solid knowledge of Mentor
- Proficiency in a variety of teaching methods, learning adaptation and integration
- Knowledge and experience of SMT is an advantage.
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Leadership skills and the ability to lead progressive school development.
- Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
- Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
- Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
If this job interests you, please feel free to get in touch.
Further information is provided by Margret Sverrisdottir Headteacher, on: 664-5894 or Áslaug Hreiðarsdóttir, Assistant Headteacher on 664-5895.
The application deadline is 15th May.
A detailed CV must accompany the application.
Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment and for the city's workplaces to reflect the diversity of the community.
Special Education Manager – Hörðuvellir Nursery School
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 04.05.2026
Application deadline: 18.05.2026
Contact: sverrirs@hafnarfjordur.is
Hörðuvellir Nursery School is looking for a Special Education Leader.
Hörðuvellir Nursery School is situated in a beautiful spot with a view in the heart of Hafnarfjörður. Surrounding the grounds are a stream and a lava field, where we go on field trips to explore nature. The nursery school has around 75 children in four groups: Hrauni, Laut, Lækur and Hamri.
If you love play, creativity and collaboration and want to work in a fantastic team where joy, respect and professionalism are a priority, then we want to hear from you. We offer a great working environment, opportunities for career development and support at work – and of course, coffee and laughter every day.
Be the hero our children are waiting for!
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:
- Working with the upbringing and education of nursery school children
- To be responsible for and manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of special educational provision in collaboration with other managers of the nursery.
- To act as the professional special educational needs coordinator at the nursery, providing advice to other nursery staff and information to parents.
- Managing the nursery's educational and learning resources related to special educational needs.
- Responsible for ensuring that children receiving special tuition at the nursery school are offered developmental activities.
- Provides parents/guardians of children receiving special educational provision with support, information and advice.
- Provides specialist tuition for children and groups of children through intervention.
- Is a contact for success
- Other duties as described in the job description
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teacher's licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
- Further education in special education desirable
- Knowledge and experience of special tuition in nurseries
- A sincere interest in the success of all children
- Skill and dexterity in communication
- Initiative, independence in working methods and professional ambition
- Very good knowledge of Icelandic, at a minimum C1 according to the ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
If a qualified teacher cannot be found, consideration will be given to appointing a qualified occupational therapist with experience of working with children, in accordance with Act No. 95/2019. We encourage interested applicants to apply.
The application deadline is 18th May.
A clean criminal record is a condition.
Further information about the post is provided by Sverrir Jörstad Sverrisson, the nursery head teacher., sverrirs@hafnarfjordur.is or by telephone on 555-0721.
Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association or the Association of Occupational Therapists of Iceland.
Job benefits:
- Fitness grant
- Travel grant
- 75% discount on nursery fees
- Priority for nursery school
- Library card
- Swimming map
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.
Teacher – Tjarnarás Nursery School
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 04.05.2026
Application deadline: 18.05.2026
Contact: Eygló Sif Halldórsdóttir
Tjarnarás Nursery School is looking to hire a full-time teacher from 1 August 2026.
Tjarnarás Nursery School is a four-unit nursery school in Áslandið, where the unspoilt nature is close at hand. The main focus of the school's work is the children's participation, initiative and creativity, with free play taking priority. The school's policy is based on 'Uppeldi til ábyrgðar' and is guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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:
- 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 duties as described in the job description
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (attached)
- Experience in childcare or teaching young children is desirable.
- Good communication skills
- Initiative in work and professional ambition
- Independent and organised working methods
- Very good knowledge of Icelandic, at a minimum C1 according to the ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int), ETM Self-Assessment Framework
Job benefits:
- Fitness grant
- 75% discount on nursery fees
- Priority for nursery school
- Library card
- Swimming map
- Travel grant
A condition of employment is that the applicant has a clean criminal record.
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, even if they do not hold a teaching qualification.
Further information about the post is provided by Eygló Sif Halldórsdóttir, Head Teacher., eyglosif@hafnarfjordur.is or Anna Svanhildur Daníelsdóttir, Deputy Head Teacher, annada@hafnarfjordur.is Telephone 5659710
Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association (Félag leikskólakennara).
The application deadline is 18 May 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.
Almenn sumarstörf fædd 2008 og eldri – Vinnuskóli Hafnarfjarðar
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 01.05.2026
Application deadline: 30.06.2026
Contact: Maríanna Wathne Kristjánsdóttir
Hafnarfjörður's Work School is recruiting general summer staff for two roles: assistant team leader in general gardening groups with young people, and for general summer jobs with various associations in Hafnarfjörður that partner with the Work School.
Key responsibilities and duties.
- To be a role model for young people
- Þátttaka og leiðsögn í hópastarfi barna á vettvangi
- Assistance for Group Leaders of Work Experience Groups/Play Schemes
- Other duties as described in the job description
Competency requirements
- Interest in working with young people/children
- Experience of working with children and young people is an advantage.
- A clean criminal record in accordance with the laws and regulations of the City of Hafnarfjörður.
- Icelandic and English proficiency, A1 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Further information about the job
- The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement of the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hlíf trade union.
Umsóknum um almenn sumarstörf í vinnuskólanum er ekki svarað sérstaklega, en farið er með allar umsóknir sem trúnaðarmál.
Nánari upplýsingar veitir skrifstofa Vinnuskóla Hafnarfjarðar í gegnum netfangið vinnuskolinn@hafnarfjordur.is
Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect diversity.
Secondary School Teacher – Hvaleyrarskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 04.05.2026
Application deadline: 18.05.2026
Contact: Kristinn Guðlaugsson
Hvaleyrarskóli is seeking to appoint a teacher for the lower secondary school. Subjects are partially integrated and work is carried out in teams. Teaching subjects include science and mathematics. The position is full-time (100%).
Hvaleyrarskóli has around 370 pupils in years 1 to 10. The school's motto is responsibility, courtesy and cooperation, which is reflected in all school activities. The school works according to the SMT school skills model, which emphasises positive relationships and a constructive learning environment. Hvaleyrarskóli is also a health-promoting school and works according to the Olweus anti-bullying programme. Hvaleyrarskóli is a school of diversity, where multiculturalism, creative work and a variety of teaching methods are nurtured.
The school works according to the SMT, Olweus, beginning literacy and word by word philosophies, with an emphasis on chess and drama/dance instruction.
Further information about the school can also be found on the website. http://www.hvaleyrarskoli.is.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Provide teaching at the senior level in collaboration with school management and teachers.
- Working on the development of school practice with an emphasis on teamwork and professional collaboration
- Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
- Working in accordance with the school's policy and the SMT's school skills, with the aim of ensuring safety and a positive atmosphere.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (to be included with the application)
- Teaching experience and knowledge of a variety of teaching methods.
- Initiative, organised working methods and independence in work
- Positivity and an interest in a creative and ambitious environment
- Experience of team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration desirable
- Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum C1 according to ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
- Agility and positivity in communication
- Extensive computer skills and good knowledge of Mentor
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
Further information about the post is available from Kristinn Guðlaugsson, Headteacher., kristinn@hvaleyrarskoli.is on telephone 664 5833 or Vala Stefánsdóttir, Deputy Headteacher, vala@hvaleyrarskoli.is on telephone 868 6859. The school's telephone number is 565 0200.
The application deadline is 18 May 2026. The appointment is from 1 August 2026.
A detailed CV must accompany the application.
The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' 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.
Music Teacher – Víðistaðaskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 05.05.2026
Application deadline: 19.05.2026
Contact: Guðbjörg Norðfjörð Elíasdóttir
Vidistaðaskóli is seeking to appoint a music teacher.
We at Víðistaðaskóli are looking for a creative, imaginative and driven music teacher to join our excellent team of other art and vocational subjects teachers.
At Víðistaðaskóli, there is a rich tradition of good and robust music education. The music teacher is responsible for student choir on the junior school level, and is involved in teaching art and design and technology, as well as optional subjects on the junior and middle school levels. Every year, Year 10 students put on a musical, which gives the music teacher the opportunity to be involved in an exciting and creative project. The school is well-equipped and has good facilities.
At school has just over 500 pupils and around 100 staff. We emphasise diversity, pupil well-being, teamwork/teaching and a variety of teaching methods. The school's values are responsibility, respect and friendship. The school follows the SMT School Skills programme, which focuses on strengthening and promoting positive relationships between pupils and others within the school community. We are a healthy school that cares for our environment in the spirit of the Green Flag.
We have a good working atmosphere and a strong sense of teamwork among the staff at the school.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Teaching music at all levels
- Works to develop school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
- Promotes the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and professionals.
- Works in accordance with the school's policy
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
- A solid understanding of the pedagogy of subject areas
- Interest in working with children and young people.
- Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness.
- Initiative and independence in work methods.
- Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment.
- Punctuality and conscientiousness
- Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum C1 according to Self-assessment framework
The position is 80% and is appointed from 1 August 2026.
Further information about the post is available from Guðbjörg Norðfjörð Elíasdóttir, Headteacher., gudbjorgn@hafnarfjordur.is and Valgerður Júlíusdóttir, Deputy Headteacher, valaj@vidistadaskoli.is.
Further information about the school can be found on the website. http://www.vidistadaskoli.is
Umsóknarfrestur hefur verið framlengdur til 19. maí 2026.
A detailed CV and certificate of eligibility must accompany the application. Remuneration is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and KÍ.
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.
Headteacher – Hraunvallar Nursery School
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 05.05.2026
Application deadline: 19.05.2026
Contact: Pálína Hildur Sigurðardóttir
Hraunvallar Leikskóli is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of Year for a 100%/10-month post. The position is available from 4th August.
Hraunvallar Nursery School is located in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, in the same building as Hraunvalla School, which promotes an integrated education for children from their first steps in nursery school until the age of sixteen. The school's values, which are reflected in all its work, are friendship, cooperation and responsibility. At Hraunvallar Nursery School, the philosophy of John Dewey is followed, focusing on the active participation of the child in their learning, with an emphasis on play and social engagement. The school uses the SMT (School-wide Positive Behaviour) approach, where desirable behaviour is highlighted with targeted praise and rewards. Clear instructions are a guiding principle, and good communication is actively promoted.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible individual with a passion for the role.
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:
- Works on and is responsible for the upbringing and education of nursery children in accordance with the duties of the department manager.
- Responsible for the management, planning, execution and evaluation of the work in the department.
- Manages the daily work of the department and is responsible for the communication of information.
- Responsible for ensuring that the school curriculum is followed and that all children receive appropriate teaching and care.
- Responsible for all parent collaboration
- Other tasks as specified in the job description and as assigned to the employee by their manager.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (attached)
- Experience as a nursery manager is an advantage.
- Experience in childcare or teaching young children is desirable.
- Good communication skills
- Initiative in work and professional ambition
- Independent and organised working methods
- Good knowledge of Icelandic, C1 language standard ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
Job benefits:
- Fitness grant
- 75% discount on nursery fees
- Priority for nursery school
- Library card
- Swimming map
- Travel grant
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, even if they do not hold a teaching qualification.
A clean criminal record is a condition.
Information about the job is provided by Pálína Hildur, the nursery head teacher. palinas@hraunvallaskoli.is
Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Union.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 19. maí 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.
Group leaders at the Hafnarfjörður Summer School
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 06.05.2026
Application deadline: 20.05.2026
Contact: Maríanna Wathne Kristjánsdóttir
In the summer, the Hafnarfjörður Work Club is the largest workplace in the town. Working at the school offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and help to beautify the town's landscape in collaboration with young people. We are recruiting staff for summer jobs as group leaders for the general groups of the Work School, which operate from Hafnarfjörður's primary schools.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Managing the work of the youth work team and being a role model for young people.
- Guide students on working methods and procedures.
- Working with constructive communication and creating a team spirit within the student group.
- Submission of student timekeeping and performance assessments
- Other duties as described in the job description
Competency requirements
- An interest in working with young people and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
- Communication skills and the ability to be a good role model for students
- Knowledge of the work of a summer scheme or other experience of working with children or teenagers is an advantage.
- Experience in gardening and related maintenance is an advantage.
- A clean criminal record in accordance with the laws and regulations of the City of Hafnarfjörður.
- Applicants must be 20 years of age.
- Good knowledge of Icelandic and English, B2 level. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Further information about the job
- Category managers start work on 4 June
- The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement of the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hlíf trade union.
- Group leaders of general primary school groups at the Hafnafjörður Summer School can work for a maximum of 300 hours.
- The working week for staff in Hafnarfjörður is 36 hours.
The application deadline is 30th April.
Further information is provided by Maríanna Wathne Kristjánsdóttir, supervisor of the Hafnarfjörður Work Club, via email. mariannak@hafnarfjordur.is
Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect diversity.
Skóla- og frístundaliði – Setbergsskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 07.05.2026
Application deadline: 21.05.2026
Contact: maria@setbergsskoli.is
Setbergsskóli óskar eftir að ráða skóla- og frístundaliða
Setbergsskóli var stofnaður árið 1989 og eru nemendur um 430 talsins. Góður starfsandi og jákvæð samskipti einkenna starfmannahópinn og er vellíðan nemenda og starfsfólks ávallt höfð að leiðarljósi. Við skólann er unnið metnaðarfullt starf með sérstakri áherslu á fjölbreytt námsumhverfi, læsi, sköpun, lýðræði og uppbyggjandi endurgjöf. Allir nemendur í 5. – 10. bekk hafa spjaldtölvur til umráða og yngri nemendur hafa einnig aðgang að slíkum tækjum. Skólinn er staðsettur í fallegu umhverfi sem býður upp á mikla möguleika til útiveru.
Einkunnarorð skólans eru virðing, víðsýni og vellíðan og grundvallast starf skólans á þeim gildum. Skólinn vinnur samkvæmt hugmyndafræði SMT um jákvæða skólafærni og samkvæmt hugmyndafræði Olweusar gegn einelti og andfélagslegri hegðun. Nánari upplýsingar um skólann og það öfluga starf sem þar er unnið er að finna á heimasíðu skólans, setbergsskoli.is.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Sinnir gangavörslu og eftirliti með húsnæði og búnaði, heldur göngum snyrtilegum yfir daginn
- Aðstoðar í matsal skólans
- Fylgist með og aðstoðar nemendur í leik og starfi
- Aðstoðar við almennt bekkjarstarf undir leiðsögn kennara
- Other duties as described in the job description
Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur:
- Reynsla og áhugi af starfi með börnum
- Lipurð í samskiptum, sveigjanleiki og samstarfshæfni
- Frumkvæði og sjálfstæði í vinnubrögðum
- Jákvætt viðmót og góð hæfni í mannlegum samskiptum
- Áhugi á að starfa í skapandi og metnaðarfullu umhverfi
- Stundvísi og samviskusemi
- Mjög góð íslenskukunnátta í riti og tali, að lágmarki C1 samkvæmt ETM Sjálfsmatsramma (coe.int)
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
Ferilskrá og kynningarbréf fylgi umsókn.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 21. maí 2026.
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veitir María Pálmadóttir, skólastjóri, í síma 5651011 eða í gegnum netfangið maria@setbergsskoli.is.
Launakjör eru samkvæmt kjarasamningi Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga við Starfsmannafélag Hafnarfjarðar.
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.
Deputy Manager, Leisure Centre – Setbergsskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 07.05.2026
Application deadline: 21.05.2026
Contact: maria@setbergsskoli.is
Setbergsskóli óskar eftir að ráða aðstoðardeildarstjóra í tómstundamiðstöð skólans.
Í tómstundamiðstöðinni er starfsemi frístundaheimilis fyrir 6-9 ára börn og félagsmiðstöð fyrir 10-16 ára.
Markmið tómstundamiðstöðvarinnar er að gefa börnum og unglingum tækifæri til að stunda skapandi og þroskandi félagsstarf í heilbrigðu umhverfi á jafnréttisgrundvelli.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Umsjón og ábyrgð ásamt deildarstjóra með starfsemi tómstundamiðstöðvar
- Leiðbeinir starfsmönnum frístundaheimilisins
- Skipulagning og framkvæmd verkefna og viðburða
- Heldur utan um og skipuleggur dagsskipulag frístundaheimilisins ásamt deildarstjóra
- Samskipti og samstarf við samstarfsaðila og forráðamenn
- Starfar með nemendum með sértækan vanda
- Önnur verkefni skv. starfslýsingu aðstoðardeildarstjóra tómstundamiðstöðvar
Menntunar og hæfniskröfur:
- Háskólapróf á sviði tómstundafræða, uppeldis- og menntunarfræða eða annað háskólanám sem nýtist í starfi.
- Reynsla af sambærilegu starfi kostur
- Reynsla af starfi með börnum og unglingum
- Þekking á hópastarfi barna og ungmenna
- Reynsla af þverfaglegu samstarfi
- Stundvísi, skipulagshæfni, frumkvæði og sjálfstæð vinnubrögð
- Fjölbreytt áhugasvið sem nýtist í starfi
- Áhugi á málefnum barna og forvörnum
- Samskipta og samstarfshæfni
Setbergsskóli óskar eftir að ráða aðstoðardeildarstjóra í tómstundamiðstöð skólans.
Í tómstundamiðstöðinni er starfsemi frístundaheimilis fyrir 6-9 ára börn og félagsmiðstöð fyrir 10-16 ára.
Markmið tómstundamiðstöðvarinnar er að gefa börnum og unglingum tækifæri til að stunda skapandi og þroskandi félagsstarf í heilbrigðu umhverfi á jafnréttisgrundvelli.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Umsjón og ábyrgð ásamt deildarstjóra með starfsemi tómstundamiðstöðvar
- Leiðbeinir starfsmönnum frístundaheimilisins
- Skipulagning og framkvæmd verkefna og viðburða
- Heldur utan um og skipuleggur dagsskipulag frístundaheimilisins ásamt deildarstjóra
- Samskipti og samstarf við samstarfsaðila og forráðamenn
- Starfar með nemendum með sértækan vanda
- Önnur verkefni skv. starfslýsingu aðstoðardeildarstjóra tómstundamiðstöðvar
Menntunar og hæfniskröfur:
- Háskólapróf á sviði tómstundafræða, uppeldis- og menntunarfræða eða annað háskólanám sem nýtist í starfi.
- Reynsla af sambærilegu starfi kostur
- Reynsla af starfi með börnum og unglingum
- Þekking á hópastarfi barna og ungmenna
- Reynsla af þverfaglegu samstarfi
- Stundvísi, skipulagshæfni, frumkvæði og sjálfstæð vinnubrögð
- Fjölbreytt áhugasvið sem nýtist í starfi
- Áhugi á málefnum barna og forvörnum
- Samskipta og samstarfshæfni
- Góð íslenskukunnátta, hæfni C1 samkvæmt evrópska tungumálarammanum
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veitir María Pálmadóttir, skólastjóri, í síma 5651011 eða í gegnum netfangið maria@setbergsskoli.is.
Um kaup og kjör fer samkvæmt kjarasamningum Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga og BHM.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 21. maí 2026.
Ráðið er í starfið frá og með 1. ágúst 2026 eða eftir samkomulagi.
Greinargóð ferilskrá fylgi umsókn.
Skilyrði fyrir ráðningu er hreint sakavottorð.
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.
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veitir María Pálmadóttir, skólastjóri, í síma 5651011 eða í gegnum netfangið maria@setbergsskoli.is.
Um kaup og kjör fer samkvæmt kjarasamningum Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga og BHM.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 21. maí 2026.
Ráðið er í starfið frá og með 1. ágúst 2026 eða eftir samkomulagi.
Greinargóð ferilskrá fylgi umsókn.
Skilyrði fyrir ráðningu er hreint sakavottorð.
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.
Supervising Teacher – Engidalsskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 08.05.2026
Application deadline: 22.05.2026
Contact: Margret Halldórsdóttir
Engidalsskóli óskar eftir umsjónarkennara í 100% starf.
Ráðið er í stöðuna frá 1. ágúst 2026
Engidalsskóli var stofnaður árið 1978. Skólinn er lítill og notalegur, hann sækja nemendur í 1.-7. bekk. Í næsta vetur verða nemendur um 200.
Áhersla er lögð á fjölbreytta kennsluhætti, teymisvinnu og velferð og vellíðan nemenda og starfsmanna. Skólinn er heilsueflandi, flaggar Grænfána og er í innleiðingu á leiðsagnarnámi. Skólinn starfar samkvæmt Uppeldi til ábyrgðar. Við leggjum mikla áherslu á lestrarnám og er lestur eina heimanám nemenda. Við skólann er einstaklega skemmtileg skólalóð sem býður upp á fjölbreytta möguleika til leikja og útikennslu. Góður starfsandi og jákvæð samskipti eru meðal allra sem í skólanum starfa. Við leitum að fólki sem vill taka þátt í að byggja upp öflugt skólastarf með okkur
Leiðarljós skólans eru: Ábyrgð – Virðing – Vellíðan
Nánari upplýsingar um skólann má finna á heimasíðunni www.engidalsskoli.is
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Annast kennslu og umsjón á miðstigi
- Vinnur að þróun skólastarfs í samstarfi við stjórnendur og samstarfsfólk
- Stuðlar að velferð nemenda í samstarfi við foreldra og fagaðila
- Vinnur samkvæmt stefnu skólans
- Other duties as described in the job description
Educational and competency requirements:
- Leyfisbréf til kennslu (leyfisbréf fylgi umsókn)
- Haldgóð þekking á kennslufræði námsgreina yngsta stigs og lestrakennslu
- Áhugi á að starfa með börnum og ungmennum
- Leikni í fjölbreyttum kennsluháttum
- Lipurð í samskiptum, sveigjanleiki og samstarfshæfni
- Frumkvæði og sjálfstæði í vinnubrögðum
- Jákvæðni og áhugi á að starfa í skapandi og metnaðarfullu umhverfi
- Stundvísi og samviskusemi
- Góð íslenskukunnátta, hæfni C1 samkvæmt evrópska tungumálarammanum
Skilyrði við ráðningu er að viðkomandi hafi hreint sakavottorð.
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veitir Margrét Halldórsdóttir, skólastjóri, margreth@engidalsskoli.is í síma 555-4433.
Launakjör eru samkvæmt kjarasamningum Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga við KÍ.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 22. maí 2026.
Greinargóð ferilsskrá fylgi umsókn. 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.
Deildarstjóri á yngsta stigi – Engidalsskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 08.05.2026
Application deadline: 22.05.2026
Contact: Margret Halldórsdóttir
Engidalsskóli óskar eftir að ráða drífandi og kraftmikinn deildarstjóra á yngsta stigi, 100% staða sem skiptist í 50% stjórnun kennslu samkvæmt samkomulagi.
Engidalsskóli var stofnaður árið 1978. Skólinn er lítill og notalegur, hann sækja nemendur í 1.-7. bekk. Næsta vetur verða nemendur um 200.
Áhersla er lögð á fjölbreytta kennsluhætti, teymisvinnu og velferð og vellíðan nemenda og starfsmanna. Skólinn er heilsueflandi, flaggar Grænfána og er í innleiðingu leiðsagnarnáms. Skólinn starfar samkvæmt Uppeldi til ábyrgðar. Við leggjum mikla áherslu á lestrarnám og er lestur eina heimanám nemenda. Við skólann er einstaklega skemmtileg skólalóð sem býður upp á fjölbreytta möguleika til leikja og útikennslu. Góður starfsandi og jákvæð samskipti eru meðal allra sem í skólanum starfa. Við leitum að fólki sem vill taka þátt í að byggja upp öflugt og faglegt skólastarf með okkur.
Leiðarljós skólans eru: Ábyrgð – Virðing – Vellíðan
Nánari upplýsingar um skólann má finna á heimasíðunni www.engidalsskoli.is
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Annast deildarstjórn á yngsta stigi
- Vinnur að þróun skólastarfs í samstarfi við stjórnendur og samstarfsfólk
- Vinnur að mótun og framkvæmd faglegrar stefnu skólans
- Stuðlar að velferð nemenda í samstarfi við foreldra og fagaðila
- Vinnur að öflugu samstarfi innan skólasamfélagsins
- Önnur verkefni skv. starfslýsingu og sem yfirmaður felur starfsmanni
Educational and competency requirements:
- Leyfisbréf til kennslu
- Framhaldsmenntun á sviði stjórnunar og/eða uppeldis- eða kennslufræði
- Farsæl kennslu- og/eða stjórnunarreynsla í grunnskóla
- Leiðtogafærni og hæfni til að leiða framsækið skólastarf
- Hæfni í að leysa ágreining og sætta ólík sjónarmið
- Frumkvæði, sjálfstæði og skipulagshæfileikar
- Reynsla af teymisvinnu kostur
- Lipurð í samskiptum og áhugi á að starfa í skapandi og metnaðarfullu umhverfi.
- Þekking og/eða reynsla af hugmyndafræðinni Uppeldi til ábyrgðar æskileg.
- Mjög góð íslenskukunnátta í riti og tali, að lágmarki C1 samkvæmt ETM Sjálfsmatsramma (coe.int).
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veitir Margrét Halldórsdóttir, skólastjóri, í síma 5554433, margreth@engidalsskoli.is
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 22. maí 2026, ráðið er í stöðuna frá 1. ágúst 2026 eða nánara samkomulagi.
Umsókninni skal fylgja greinargóð ferilsskrá og leyfisbréf til að nota starfsheitið grunnskólakennari auk annarra gagna er málið varðar.
Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Union.
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.
Kennari – Leikskólinn Álfaberg
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 08.05.2026
Application deadline: 25.05.2026
Contact: Lilja Kolbrún Steinþórsdóttir
Leikskólinn Álfaberg óskar að ráða kennara til starfa í 100% starfshlutfall.
Leikskólinn Álfaberg er 5 deilda leikskóli sem er staðsettur á Breiðvangi 42 í Norðubæ Hafnarfjarðar. Megin áhersluþættir leikskólans eru læsi og félagsfærni. Jafnframt er lögð áhersla á snemmtæka íhlutun. Í leikskólanum er unnið samkvæmt SMT skólafærni og eru gildi leikskólans virðing og umhyggja.
Áhersla er lögð á að mynda jákvætt andrúmsloft, unnið er markvisst með starfsánægju og að starfsumhverfið sé skapandi og lærdómsríkt fyrir börn og fullorðna. Á Álfabergi starfar skemmtilegur og metnaðarfullur hópur starfsmanna sem eru lífsglaðir, jákvæðir og lausnamiðaðir. Leitað er eftir áhugasömum einstaklingum sem hafa metnað og áhuga fyrir starfinu.
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:
- 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:
- Teaching licence (attached)
- Experience in childcare and teaching is desirable.
- Good communication skills
- Initiative in work and professional ambition
- Independent and organised working methods
- Þekking á starfsaðferðum SMT er kostur
- Very good knowledge of Icelandic, at a minimum C1 according to the ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
Job benefits:
- Fitness grant
- 75% discount on nursery fees
- Priority for nursery school
- Library card
- Swimming map
If staff with a teaching qualification cannot be found, it is possible to appoint a university graduate or a person with experience of working with children, in accordance with Act No. 95/2019.
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veita Lilja Kolbrún Steinþórsdóttir leikskólastjóri, liljakolbrun@hafnarfjordur.is og Linda Björk Halldórsdóttir aðstoðarleikskólastjóri, lindab@hafnarfjordur.is eða í síma 5553021/6645864.
Launakjör eru samkvæmt kjarasamningi Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga og KÍ v/ Félags leikskólakennara.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 25. maí 2026.
Greinargóð ferilskrá og leyfisbréf fylgi umsókn.
Vakin er athygli á stefnu Hafnarfjarðarbæjar að jafna hlutfall kynjanna í störfum hjá bænum og að vinnustaðir bæjarins endurspegli fjölbreytileika samfélagsins.
Key Stage 3 Form Tutor – Hraunvallaskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 14.05.2026
Contact: Lars J. Imsland
Hraunvallaskóli is seeking a teacher to provide pastoral and subject-specific teaching for pupils in the lower secondary school for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is full-time (100%) and the successful candidate is expected to start on 1 August 2026.
Hraunvallar School is unique in that both a nursery and a primary school are run within its walls. The school operates according to the philosophy of the open school, and the building was designed with this in mind. The curriculum places an emphasis on a structure based on group work, thematic learning, individual work, problem-solving, critical thinking, and students' ability to acquire knowledge and utilise the latest information and communication technology to do so. 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.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Responsible for teaching specialist subjects with an emphasis on academic subjects (Icelandic, English, Mathematics, Science, etc.) and for the supervision of pupils at the junior secondary school stage, in consultation with fellow teachers, school management and parents.
- Promotes the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and the school's professional staff.
- Works to develop school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
- Works on school-wide skills designed to create a good atmosphere in schools and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils and staff.
- A clear commitment to the school's policy and priorities
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
- Experience of teaching in a primary school is desirable.
- Interest in working with children and young people
- Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
- Punctuality and conscientiousness
- Good command of Icelandic. The proficiency benchmark C1 is taken as a reference. criteria of the European Language Portfolio.
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is, on telephone 590 2800
The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association.
The application deadline is 14 May 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.
School and leisure time leader at Hraunsel and Drekasel this summer – Hraunvallaskolinn
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 14.05.2026
Contact: Lars Jóhann Imsland Hilmarsson
Hraunvallaskóli is looking to hire school and leisure assistants for 100% positions in the summer club at Hraunsel and Drekasel.
This is a position involving providing support and assistance to pupils at the after-school clubs Hraunsel and Drekaseli, which are for children with autism, from 8 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays. A particular focus of the role is to cater to all children, and it is important that youthe applicant has jAn attitude of determination towards students with multiple needs and a belief in the ability of each individual.
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 has been designed with this in mind. The values of Hraunvallar School are friendship, cooperation and responsibility.
The council is in session from 11 June to 17 July and from 5 August to 21 August.
Further information about the school can be found on the website. www.hraunvallaskoli.is
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Assistance with professional work with students
- Works under guidance from the next senior manager.
- Fosters good discipline and positive communication
- Monitors and assists students in play and work.
- To involve as many people as possible, regardless of ability or development, in a variety of activities and to take full part in the activities and events that are organised.
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Experience of working with children is desirable.
- Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.
- General computer skills
- A great interest and ambition to work with children
- Constructive in communication, flexibility and a high degree of collaboration.
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Punctuality and conscientiousness
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is, Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, Deputy Headteacher, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is and Arnbjörg Mist Ásgeirsdóttir, Head of the Leisure Centre, arnbjorga@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.
The application deadline is 14 May 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.
Cover work in primary schools and music schools
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 01.03.2026
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
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:
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Service-mindedness and reliability
- Ability to express oneself orally and in writing
- Ability for personalised solutions
- Good general computer skills
- Icelandic proficiency at a minimum of level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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 positions are not responded to individually, but all applications are treated in confidence.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
Relief work in nurseries
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 01.03.2026
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
Contact: mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is
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:
- Communication‐ and interoperability
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Service-mindedness and reliability
- Ability to express oneself orally and in writing
- Ability for personalised solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and adaptability
- Good general computer skills
- Icelandic proficiency at a minimum of level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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 positions are not responded to individually, but all applications are treated in confidence.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
Other temporary cover jobs
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 01.03.2026
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
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:
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Service-mindedness and reliability
- Ability to express oneself orally and in writing
- Ability for personalised solutions
- Good general computer skills
- Minimum proficiency in Icelandic A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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 positions are not responded to individually, but all applications are treated in confidence.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
Relief work – Disability matters
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 01.03.2026
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
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:
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Service-mindedness and reliability
- Ability to express oneself orally and in writing
- Ability for personalised solutions
- Good general computer skills
- Minimum proficiency in Icelandic A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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 positions are not responded to individually, but all applications are treated in confidence.
The application does not apply to summer jobs or employment initiatives.
The Work Club – work with mowing, gardening and more
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 15.04.2026
Application deadline: 21.05.2026
Contact: hafsteinnv@hafnarfjordur.is
Summer staff who will be working at the Hafnarfjörður Service Centre
Positions are available in three different groups, and we ask applicants to state which groups they are interested in applying for in the comments. The groups available are:
· Mowing crew
· Maintenance group
· Flower group
Key responsibilities and duties
- Lawn mowing and maintenance
- Cleaning and maintenance of tree and plant beds
- Cleaning of open areas
- Planting of saplings and summer flowers
- Shingling and edging
- Maintenance of footpaths, fences and other assets on council land.
Competency requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience in gardening and related maintenance is an advantage.
- Good Icelandic and English skills.
Further information about the job
- The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement of the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hlíf trade union.
- An opportunity is offered for work of up to a maximum of 468 hours over the summer period.
- The working hours are 8:00-16:00 from Monday to Thursday and 8:00-12:00 on Fridays.
- The working week for staff in Hafnarfjörður is 36 hours.
The application deadline is 21 May.
For further information, please contact Hafsteinn Viktorsson at hafsteinnv@hafnarfjordur.is.
Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect diversity.
Occupational Therapist at a home for people with disabilities – Arnarhraun
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 16.04.2026
Application deadline: 10.05.2026
Contact: Áróra Huld Bjarnadóttir
Occupational therapist wanted for a home for people with disabilities.
Hafnarfjörður is seeking to appoint an ambitious occupational therapist to work in a home for people with disabilities from 1 September 2026. The position is 80-100% and involves working in shifts on day, evening and weekend duties. Work is carried out in accordance with the philosophy Servant leadership.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Performs professional duties in collaboration and consultation with service users and the manager, such as the preparation of service plans, organisation, record-keeping and other tasks.
- Implements the role and objectives of the unit.
- Participates in training and professional support for staff in their daily work.
- To promote the effectiveness, welfare and well-being of service users.
- Provides service users with personalised support in their daily lives.
- Other duties as described in the job description.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Practitioner licence as an occupational therapist
- Experience or knowledge of the organisation of professional work in occupational therapy is desirable.
- Interest in the affairs of disabled people
- Collaboration and organisational skills
- Initiative, conscientiousness and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and a strong service-mindedness.
- Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement., A2 language standard ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
Further information about the post is available from Áróra Huld Bjarnadóttir, Director, on telephone: 585-5769, email: arorab@hafnarfjordur.is
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Association of Occupational Therapists of Iceland.
The application deadline is 10 May 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.
Part-time Staff – Library
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 28.04.2026
Application deadline: 17.05.2026
Contact: sigrung@hafnarfjordur.is
Hafnarfjörður Library is looking for part-time staff for weekends.
The Hafnarfjörður Library is an information and cultural institution whose purpose is to promote the public's free and unrestricted access to information and a wide range of materials and events. The work involves working on Saturdays, Sundays and occasional weekdays from 1 July 2026.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Desk and general service for library visitors
- Light reference searches in the Alma library system for customers both in person and by telephone.
- Assisting customers with placing orders for materials
- Assisting customers with loans and returns at self-service machines
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- A-levels desirable
- 18 or over
- Experience of working in a library is an advantage.
- Experience in customer service is an advantage.
- A good service attitude and good interpersonal skills
- Good computer skills and find it easy to adopt new developments in the job.
- Good English skills
Information about the job is provided by Sigrún Guðnadóttir, Director. sigrung@hafnarfjordur.is Telephone: 585 5691.
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Staff Association of Hafnarfjörður (STH).
The application deadline is 17 May 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.
Leisure Activity Leader – Summer Job
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 28.04.2026
Application deadline: 15.05.2026
Contact: Stella Björg Kristinsdóttir
We are looking for leisure activity leaders for Tómstund. This is a 100% position. Tómstund is a varied summer programme for students who have just completed years 4–7. Tómstund will be held at Engidalsskóli and Hraunvallaskóli from 8 June to 17 July.
The main aims of Tómstund are to keep children active during the summer holidays, give them the opportunity to meet other children, discover interesting activities and rekindle old hobbies. Tómstund leaders organise the activities and run a variety of workshops.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Participates in organising and shaping a varied programme.
- Extensive communication and collaboration with children
- Create a positive atmosphere based on respect and democratic working practices.
- Support for the initiative of children and adolescents ensures their safety and well-being.
- Works to provide information to children, parents and partners
- Other tasks assigned by a supervisor and in accordance with the leisure leader's job description.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Experience of working with children and young people
- A diverse range of interests that can be utilised in the work of community centres is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Icelandic
- Punctuality, organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work independently
- General computer skills
It is a condition that the individual can provide a clean criminal record before employment.
Further information about the role is provided by Stella Björg Kristinsdóttir, Manager of Leisure Activities and Prevention (stellabjorg@hafnarfjordur.is)
The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
The application deadline is 15 May 2026.
Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect diversity.
Specialist at a home for disabled people – Arnarhraun
Application deadline
An ambitious specialist is sought for a future position at a home for people with disabilities.
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire an ambitious specialist for a home for people with disabilities for a varied and exciting role. The position is 80-100% and the successful candidate must be available to work all types of shifts. The work is carried out in accordance with a specific philosophy. Servant leadership and the position is vacant from 1 August 2026.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Working on the creation of service and individual plans in consultation with the user, and their review.
- Performs professional duties in collaboration and consultation with service users and the manager.
- Participates in training and professional support for staff in their daily work.
- Enables service users to participate in the community.
- To provide service users with personalised, individual support in their daily lives.
- General household chores
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- A university degree (B.A./B.S.) in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Education, Physiotherapy, or another recognised discipline relevant to the role.
- Experience of working with disabled people is desirable.
- Experience in project management or project support is an advantage.
- Interest in the affairs of disabled people.
- Collaboration and organisational skills.
- Independent work.
- Conscientiousness, patience and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and a strong service-mindedness
- Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
For further information about the role, please contact Áróra Huld Bjarnadóttir, Director, on 585-5769 or at arorab@hafnarfjordur.is.
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and BHM.
The application deadline is 14 May 2026.
The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.
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.
Class teacher in the autism unit at Hraunvallar School
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 14.05.2026
Contact: lars@hraunvallaskoli.is
Hraunvallaskóli is seeking a class teacher for Hraunborg – a department for children with autism – for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The job share is 80-100%
We are building a new autism unit that focuses on individualised services, respect, and a positive environment for children with autism and their families. Our aim is to create a strong team of staff who work together to support each child's participation, development and well-being. The unit works from the children's strengths and focuses on diverse ways to enhance social skills, learning, and independence. We are looking for staff who share our vision and are passionate about taking part in shaping a new service where the children's welfare and human rights are at the forefront.
The applicant must have a positive attitude towards students with multiple needs and a belief in each individual's capacity for change and development, seeking to build on their strengths.
The values of Hraunvallaskóli are friendship, cooperation and responsibility.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Provide general and subject-specific teaching with an emphasis on individualisation.
- Promotes the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and the school's professional staff.
- Works to develop school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
- Works on school-wide skills designed to create a good atmosphere in schools and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils and staff.
- A clear commitment to the school's policy and priorities
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
- Experience of teaching in a primary school is desirable.
- Interest in working with children and young people
- Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
- Punctuality and conscientiousness
- Good command of Icelandic. The proficiency benchmark C1 is taken as a reference. criteria of the European Language Portfolio.
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, Deputy Headteacher, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is on telephone 590-2800.
The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association.
The application deadline has been extended to 14 May. 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.
Lower School Form Tutor – Hraunvallaskolinn
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 14.05.2026
Contact: lars@hraunvallaskoli.is
Hraunvallaskóli is looking for a teacher to serve as a form tutor in the early years for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The job percentage is 80-100% and the employee is expected to start on 1 August 2026.
Hraunvallar School is unique in that both a nursery and a primary school are run within its walls. The school operates according to the philosophy of the open school, and the building was designed with this in mind. The curriculum places an emphasis on a structure based on group work, thematic learning, individual work, problem-solving, critical thinking, and students' ability to acquire knowledge and utilise the latest information and communication technology to do so. 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.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- To provide general and subject-specific teaching at the primary level, in consultation with fellow teachers, school management and parents.
- Promotes the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and the school's professional staff.
- Works to develop school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
- Works on school-wide skills designed to create a good atmosphere in schools and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils and staff.
- A clear commitment to the school's policy and priorities
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
- Experience of teaching in a primary school is desirable.
- Interest in working with children and young people
- Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
- Punctuality and conscientiousness
- Good command of Icelandic. The proficiency benchmark C1 is taken as a reference. criteria of the European Language Portfolio.
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is, on telephone 590 2800.
The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association.
The application deadline is the 14th. May 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.
Occupational Therapist – Hraunvallaschool
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 14.05.2026
Contact: Lars Jóhann Imsland Hilmarsson
Hraunvallar School is looking for a special needs assistant.
UA 80-100% position for the 2026-2027 academic year is being discussed, and the appointment is from 1 August 2026.
Hraunvallar School operates according to the philosophy of the open school, and the building has been designed with this in mind. Teaching is geared towards meeting the diverse needs of individuals, who learn to organise their own learning and assess their own progress. The teaching structure emphasises a system based on group work, thematic learning, individual work, problem-solving, critical thinking, and students' ability to acquire knowledge and use the latest information and communication technology to do so. Teachers work together in teams during lessons and in the planning and preparation of teaching. Pupils in the same year group are in common pastoral groups with a shared form tutor in their home areas.
Key responsibilities and duties:
· A varied approach to training and supervision of students in collaboration with teachers, support staff and parents.
· Working on the development of school practice in collaboration with school services
· Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
· Take part in the strategic work
· Other ad-hoc tasks
Educational and competency requirements:
· Licence to use the professional title of occupational therapist (licence to be attached to the application)
· Knowledge and experience of working with students with multiple needs
· A positive attitude towards students with multiple needs
· Initiative and autonomy in work methods
· Professional ambition and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
· Positivity, flexibility and good communication skills
· Good command of Icelandic. The proficiency benchmark C1 is taken as a reference. criteria of the European Language Portfolio.
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
The terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the University of Iceland.
The application deadline is 14 May 2026.
The application should be accompanied by an overview of education and previous employment, and a covering letter.
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is, on telephone 590 2800.
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.
Occupational Therapist at Hraunborg – a department for children with autism at Hraunvallaskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 14.05.2026
Contact: Lars Jóhann Imsland Hilmarsson
Hraunvallaskóli is looking for a developmental therapist for Hraunborg, a department for children with autism.
UA 80-100% position for the 2026-2027 academic year is being discussed, and the appointment is from 1 August 2026.
We are building a new autism unit that focuses on individualised services, respect, and a positive environment for children with autism and their families. Our aim is to create a strong team of staff who work together to support each child's participation, development and well-being. The unit works from the children's strengths and focuses on diverse ways to enhance social skills, learning, and independence. We are looking for staff who share our vision and are passionate about taking part in shaping a new service where the children's welfare and human rights are at the forefront.
The applicant must have a positive attitude towards students with multiple needs and a belief in each individual's capacity for change and development, seeking to build on their strengths.
The values of Hraunvallaskóli are friendship, cooperation and responsibility.
Key responsibilities and duties:
· A varied approach to training and supervision of students in collaboration with teachers, support staff and parents.
· Working on the development of school practice in collaboration with school services
· Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
· Take part in the strategic work
· Other ad-hoc tasks
Educational and competency requirements:
· Licence to use the professional title of occupational therapist (licence to be attached to the application)
· Knowledge and experience of working with students with multiple needs
· A positive attitude towards students with multiple needs
· Initiative and autonomy in work methods
· Professional ambition and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
· Positivity, flexibility and good communication skills
· Good command of Icelandic. The proficiency benchmark C1 is taken as a reference. criteria of the European Language Portfolio.
A clean criminal record is required upon employment.
The terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the University of Iceland.
The application deadline is 14 May 2026.
The application should be accompanied by an overview of education and previous employment, and a covering letter.
Further information about the post is provided by Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is, on telephone 590 2800.
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.
Staff member wanted for the Centre – a resource for disabled people
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 30.04.2026
Application deadline: 10.05.2026
Contact: thordisru@hafnarfjordur.is
Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire a dynamic employee for a rewarding position at the Miðstöðin, a newly merged work and activity centre for people with disabilities. The work is carried out according to a philosophy Servant leadership.
This is an exciting, educational and progressive 100% future role with a variety of tasks. A standard day's work from 8 am to 4 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
- Promote the activity and social participation of disabled people in society.
- Follow service plans and procedures
- Enable service users to work and take part in various leisure activities.
- Provides support and accompaniment in work and activity
- Other duties as described in the job description
Competency requirements:
- Experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Interest in the affairs of disabled people
- Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.
- Service-mindedness and positivity at work
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative and conscientiousness
- Flexibility in work
The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.
Further information about the role is provided by Þórdís Rúriksdóttir, Head Occupational Therapist. thordisru@hafnarfjordur.is or by phone: 565-5100
Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.
The application deadline is 10 May 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.
Deildarstjóri stoðþjónustu – Víðistaðaskóli
Application deadline
Application deadline from: 08.05.2026
Application deadline: 26.05.2026
Contact: Guðbjörg Norðfjörð
Víðistaðaskóli óskar eftir að ráða deildarstjóra stoðþjónustu í 100 % starf. Ráðið er í stöðuna frá og með 1. ágúst 2026.
Víðistaðaskóli er teymiskennsluskóli með fjölbreytta kennsluhætti. Í skólanum eru 2-4 bekkjardeildir, mismunandi eftir árgöngum. Í upphafi skólaársins voru um 520 nemendur í skólanum.
Leiðarljós Víðistaðaskóla eru: Ábyrgð – Virðing – Vinátta og er skólastarfið í anda þeirra.
Í Víðistaðaskóla er lögð áhersla á að undirbúa nemendur undir framtíðina á lýðræðislegan hátt. Skólinn vinnur í anda lýðræðis og eru haldin sérstök þing þar sem ýmis mál eru rædd, þessi vinna er einnig tengd Barnasáttmálanum. Við erum heilsueflandi grunnskóli sem hugsar um umhverfi sitt í anda Græn fánans.
Lögð er áhersla á að rækta með nemendum umburðarlyndi, víðsýni og ábyrgð ásamt virðingu fyrir sjálfum sér og umhverfi sínu. Með því er lagður grundvöllur að sjálfstæðri hugsun nemenda og hæfni þeirra til samstarfs við aðra. Einnig er lögð áhersla á að veita þeim tækifæri til að afla sér þekkingar og leikni og temja sér vinnubrögð og reglusemi sem stuðlar að stöðugri viðleitni til menntunar og þroska svo nemendur geti nýtt þau tækifæri sem lífið býður upp á.
Við leitum að fólki sem vill taka þátt í að byggja upp öflugt skólastarf með okkur og sem hefur þá sýn að skóli er fyrir alla. Ert þú tilbúin að finna leiðir til þess að koma til móts við börnin á þeirra forsendum? Ef svo er þá er þetta starf fyrir þig.
Nánari upplýsingar um skólann má finna á heimasíðu skólans www.vidistadaskoli.is
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Stýrir daglegu starfi og kennir innan stoðþjónustu skólans ásamt því að sinna starfsmannahaldi þar eins og við á
- Works to develop school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
- Promoting the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
- Vinnur samkvæmt stefnu skólans að velferð nemenda
- Aflar og miðlar upplýsingum innan sem utan skóla vegna nemenda með sérþarfir
- Undirbýr og stýrir samráðsfundum innan stoðþjónustu
- Sinnir skýrslugerð fyrir stoðþjónustuna
- Heldur utan um skimanir og greiningar og fylgir þeim eftir
- Ber ábyrgð á gerð og framkvæmd móttöku- og tilfærsluáætlana nemenda með sérþarfir
- Styður við starfsfólk stoðþjónustunnar og veitir faglega ráðgjöf
- Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.
Educational and competency requirements:
- Teaching licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
- Víðtæk kennslureynsla úr grunnskóla
- Framhaldsmenntun á sviði uppeldis- eða kennslufræði
- Stjórnunarmenntun er kostur
- Þátttaka og reynsla af stjórnun af fjölbreyttu tagi, ekki síst úr grunnskóla
- Interest in working with children and young people
- Proficiency in a variety of teaching methods
- Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
- Initiative and autonomy in work methods
- Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
- Punctuality and conscientiousness
- Good command of Icelandic, C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
A condition of employment is that the applicant has a clean criminal record.
Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veitir Guðbjörg Norðfjörð Elíasdóttir skólastjóri, gudbjorgn@hafnarfjordur.is og Valgerður Júlíusdóttir aðstoðarskólastjóri valaj@vidistadaskoli.is.
Launakjör fer samkvæmt kjarasamningum Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga við KÍ.
Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 26. maí 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.