Application deadline from: 16.03.2026

Application deadline: 06.04.2026

Contact: ludvik@hafnarfjordur.is

Sumarstarfsmaður hjá Hafnarfjarðarhöfn í ferðaþjónustu

Hafnarfjarðarhöfn, í samstarfi við Hafnarfjarðarbæ, leitar að öflugum sumarstarfsmanni til að sinna verkefnum tengdum þjónustu við skemmtiferðaskip og upplýsingamiðlun ferðamála í Hafnarfirði. Leitað er eftir sumarstarfsmanni sem hefur þekkingu og áhuga á ferðaþjónustu.

Auk þess mun starfsmaðurinn sinn almennri upplýsingagjöf um áfangastaðinn Hafnarfjörð og öðrum tilfallandi verkefnum eins og við á.

Hafnarfjarðarhöfn er ein elsta höfn landsins en starfsemi hennar er í dag ákaflega mikil og fjölbreytt.

Um er að ræða 100% starf. 

Key responsibilities and duties

• Samskipti við þjónustuaðila á hafnarsvæði
• Samvinna með umboðsaðilum farþegaskipa og Hafnarfjarðarhöfn
• Miðlun upplýsinga um ferðatengda þjónustu innan Hafnarfjarðar
• Markaðsrannsókn í samvinnu við Markaðsstofu höfuðborgarsvæðisins
• Aðstoð við svörun fyrirspurna um áfangastaðinn Hafnarfjörð
• Other duties as described in the job description

Educational and competency requirements

• Stúdentspróf
• Æskilegt að hafa reynslu af ferðaþjónustu eða hliðstæðum störfum
• Áhugi á ferðaþjónustu
• Frumkvæði, sjálfstæði og metnaður til að ná árangri í starfi
• Góð samskiptahæfni, þjónustulund og lipurð í mannlegum samskiptum
• Góð íslensku og ensku kunnátta í töluðu og rituðu máli
• Góða þekkingu á hafnfirsku samfélagi til að miðla til farþega

Nánari upplýsingar veitir Lúðvík Geirsson, hafnarstjóri Hafnarfjarðarhafnar, ludvik@hafnarfjordur.is og Sunna Magnúsdóttir, verkefnastjóri menningar- og ferðamála á Þjónustu- og þróunarsviði, sunnam@hafnarfjordur.is

Umsóknarfrestur til og með 6. apríl 2026.

Laun eru samkvæmt kjarasamningi Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga og STH.

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: 16.03.2026

Application deadline: 30.03.2026

Contact: ingibjorg@skardshlidarskoli.is

We are looking for a driven and dynamic home economics teacher to join us in our ambitious school programme.

The school's values are cooperation, friendship and perseverance.

At Skarðshlíðarskóli, we have enthusiastic and fun-loving pupils, a dedicated staff, and a strong parent body. We emphasise a good working atmosphere, team teaching, varied teaching methods, SMT school skills, and ensuring all pupils achieve good results in play and work. Mílan is an integral part of the school's work, which involves pupils and staff going outside daily to walk, jog or run for 15 minutes.

The implementation of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) began in the autumn of 2020. UDL provides students with the opportunity to learn in different ways and to demonstrate their skills in different ways. Students are active and have an influence on their own learning.

Skarðshlíðarskóli is a comprehensive primary school with pupils in Years 1 to 10. This winter, there are around 525 pupils at the school. The school building is impressive and the school is well-equipped, with a sports hall, a branch of the Hafnarfjörður Music School and a four-department nursery school in an adjoining building.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Responsible for home economics teaching in Years 1–10.
• Manage purchasing for teaching and oversee the home economics department.
• Participate in the development of a new school in collaboration with the management.
• Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
• Working 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 as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Teaching licence
• Professional expertise in home economics and health promotion
• Positivity and an interest in working with children and young people in a creative and ambitious environment.
• Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
• Initiative and autonomy in work methods
• Punctuality and conscientiousness
• Very good Icelandic skills, to a minimum of C1 in accordance with ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

The Council is in office from 1 August 2026.

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

Further information about the post is available from Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir, Headteacher, on 6645871 or Margrét Lilja Pálsdóttir, Deputy Headteacher, on 6645861.

Umsóknarfrestur hefur verið framlengdur og er til og með 30. mars 2026

A detailed CV and licence certificate must accompany the application.

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.

Application deadline from: 17.03.2026

Application deadline: 07.04.2026

Contact: Hildur Arnar Bjargardóttir

Heilsuleikskólinn Hamravellir óskar eftir að ráða metnaðarfullan og öflugan sérkennslustjóra. Ráðið er í stöðuna tímabundið til áramóta með möguleika á áframhaldandi ráðningu.

At Heilsuleikskólinn Hamravellir, a team of professional and fun-loving staff are looking for reinforcements.

Heilsuleikskólinn Hamravellir er staðsettur innarlega á Völlunum í Hafnarfirði þar sem stutt er í ósnortna náttúru. Hamravellir er heilsuleikskóli þar sem áhersla er lögð á hollt mataræði, útiveru, hreyfingu og sköpun. Einkunnarorð leikskólans eru hreyfing, sköpun og vellíðan og gildi leikskólans eru leikur og umhyggja.

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
• Að bera ábyrgð á og stjórna skipulagningu, framkvæmd og endurmati sérkennslu í samstarfi við aðra stjórnendur leikskólans
• Að vera faglegur umsjónaraðili sérkennslu í leikskólanum, annast ráðgjöf til annarra starfsmanna leikskólans og upplýsingagjöf til foreldra
• Að hafa umsjón með uppeldis- og námsgögnum leikskólans sem tengjast sérkennslu
• Ber ábyrgð á að börnum sem njóta sérkennslu í leikskólanum sé boðið upp á þroskavænleg verkefni 
• Veitir foreldrum/forráðamönnum barna sem njóta sérkennslu stuðning, fræðslu og ráðgjöf. 
• Sinnir sérkennslu barna og barnahópa með íhlutun
• Er tengiliður farsældar
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior. 

Educational and competency requirements:

• Leyfisbréf sem kennari (leyfisbréf fylgi umsókn)
• Framhaldsmenntun í sérkennslu æskileg
• Þekking og reynsla af sérkennslu í leikskólum
• Einlægur áhugi fyrir velgengni allra barna
• Færni og lipurð í samskiptum
• Frumkvæði, sjálfstæði í vinnubrögðum og faglegur metnaður
• Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum C1 according to ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

Fáist ekki starfsmaður með leyfisbréf til kennslu, kemur til greina að ráða þroskaþjálfa með starfsréttindi sem slíkur sem hefur reynslu af starfi með börnum, sbr. lög nr. 95/2019. Við hvetjum áhugasama til að sækja um.

A clean criminal record is a condition.

Nánari upplýsingar um störfin veitir Hildur Arnar Bjargardóttir, leikskólastjóri, hildurarnar@hafnarfjordur.is eða í síma 664-5832

Launakjör eru samkvæmt kjarasamningi Sambands íslenskra sveitarfélaga við KÍ v/ Félags leikskólakennara eða Þroskaþjálfafélag Íslands.

 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.

Application deadline from: 10.03.2026

Application deadline: 10.04.2026

Contact: Elín Ósk Baldursdóttir

The Family and Children's Services Department of Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire staff for its support services for summer cover.

The working hours are up to 100%, and we are looking for people for both day shifts and shift work in the evenings and at weekends. These are summer cover positions. 

The Support Service is responsible for a wide range of services for the residents of Hafnarfjörður. It strives to provide a personalised service.

Key tasks:

• Personal assistance and support with nutrition and exercise
• Provides assistance with shopping
• Dispenses pre-packaged medicines
• Cleaning at users' homes
• Help with household organisation, cleaning and more
• Collaboration with other support service staff
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Examinations from shorter courses, such as social work or nursing courses.
• Experience of work in support services
• Positive attitude at work, a helpful nature and good communication skills
• Initiative, organised working methods and independence in work
• Icelandic proficiency at a minimum of level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Driving test

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.

The application deadline is 10 April 2026.

Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Municipalities' Salary Commission and the Hlíf Trade Union.

Further information is provided by Elín Ósk Baldursdóttir, Head of Department. elinob@hafnarfjordur.is or by telephone on 585 5500.

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: 10.03.2026

Application deadline: 24.03.2026

Contact: hildurarnar@hafnarfjordur.is

Hamravellir Health Nursery School is looking to hire an ambitious, full-time employee.

At Heilsuleikskólinn Hamravellir, a team of professional and fun-loving staff are looking for reinforcements.

Hamravellir is located inland in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, where there is easy access to unspoilt nature. Hamravellir is a health nursery school where the emphasis is on a healthy diet, outdoor activities, exercise and creativity. The nursery school's motto is movement, creativity and well-being. The nursery school's values are play and care.

The nurseries of Hafnarfjörður have introduced improved working hours, based on a 36-hour working week for all staff.

Key responsibilities and duties: 

• Works in the upbringing and education of children at a nursery school under the guidance and direction of the department manager and the school's management. 
• Participates in nursery and after-school activities within the nursery and other activities that take place during the school day.
• Keep a close eye on the welfare of children and nurture them mentally and physically in accordance with the nature and needs of each individual, so that they can enjoy themselves as individuals.
• Participates in and contributes to the ideation and planning of recreational and leisure activities within the nursery.
• Assists children at mealtimes and handles preparation and tidying up.
• Operates in accordance with the laws and regulations for nurseries, other applicable laws, and the National Curriculum for Nurseries.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience in childcare or teaching is desirable.
• Experience of similar work in a nursery is an advantage.
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Initiative and autonomy in work methods
• Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum C1 according to ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

Job benefits:

• Fitness grant
• Travel grant
• Library card
• Swimming map
• 75% discount on nursery fees
• Priority in nursery school
• Support for education

A clean criminal record is a condition.

Further information about the post is provided by Hildur Arnar Bjargardóttir, Head Teacher., hildurarnar@hafnarfjordur.is or by telephone on 424-4640.

If a qualified teacher is recruited, they will be given priority for the post in accordance with the Act No. 95/2019. We encourage teachers to apply. A teaching licence must accompany the application.

Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hlíf Trade Union, or KÍ if an individual with teacher training applies for the post. 

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: 10.03.2026

Application deadline: 24.03.2026

Contact: Hildur Arnar Bjargardóttir

Hamravellir Health Nursery School is looking to hire a teacher for a 100% position.

At Heilsuleikskólinn Hamravellir, a team of professional and fun-loving staff are looking for reinforcements.

Hamravellir is located inland in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, where there is easy access to unspoilt nature. Hamravellir is a health nursery school where the emphasis is on a healthy diet, outdoor activities, exercise and creativity. The nursery school's motto is movement, creativity and well-being. The nursery school's values are play and care.

If staff with a teaching qualification cannot be found, it may be considered to appoint 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 have a teaching qualification.

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 or teaching young children is desirable.
• Good communication skills
• Initiative in work and professional ambition
• Independent and organised working methods
• Experience in PE and/or outdoor education is an advantage.
• Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum C1 according to ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

Job benefits:

• Fitness grant
• 75% discount on nursery fees
• Priority in nursery school
• Library card
• Swimming map

A clean criminal record is a condition.

The application deadline is 24 March 2026.

Further information about the jobs is provided by Hildur Arnar Bjargardóttir, the nursery head teacher., hildurarnar@hafnarfjordur.is or by telephone on 464-4640.

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.

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.

Application deadline from: 17.02.2026

Application deadline: 29.03.2026

Contact: Bryndís Steina Friðgeirsdóttir

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 25. When selecting projects, consideration will be given to, among other things the feasibility and originality of the project, the budget, the diversity of projects, the gender balance of applicants and the quality of the applications. An agreement on the project's arrangements will be made with the applicants who are selected. Help with writing the application can be obtained from the staff of the Innovation Centre via email. nyskopunarsetur@hafnarfjordur.is.  

 The main tasks and responsibilities are to:

• Work according to one's own implementation and work plan
• Staff are active on social media and promoting the project.
• To be in collaboration and consultation with other participants in the Creative Summer Jobs
• Keep a work diary and attend all meetings that staff of the Innovation Centre to organisejust
• Appear at organised events run by the City of Hafnarfjörður, such as the 17th of June and others.
• Take an active part in the Harvest Days of Creative Summer Jobs in Autumn 20226 or in one way or another, demonstrate the results and outcomes of the project free of charge for the town's residents.

The following information and supporting documents must be sent as attachments with the application:

• A detailed description of the project, its scope and objectives.
• Description of an idea for participation on 17th June. 
• Time and Work Schedule
• Budget
• If it is A group project is to be discussed., Each and every one needs to be supported.and of the project to apply through the application portal
• Information about all project stakeholders and specify one project contact.

Please note that this refers only to salaries and not to other funding for the project. Projects are responsible for all incidental production costs themselves.

The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hlíf trade union.

An agreement on the project's arrangement will be made with the selected applicants. The supervisor of the Hafnarfjörður Work Club, the director of the Innovation Centre, and staff members of the Innovation Centre will form a selection committee that will report its findings by 17 April 2026..

Further information about the job Bryndís Steina Friðgeirsdóttir, director of the Innovation Centre, provides via email. bryndisf@hafnarfjordur.is, or Thorbjorg Signy Agustsson, Coordinator of Creative Summer Jobs, via email thorbjorgag@hafnarfjordur.is.  

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: 04.03.2026

Application deadline: 18.03.2026

Contact: Lars Jóhann Imsland Hilmarsson

Hraunvallaskóli is looking for a teacher to provide cover and/or permanent substitute teaching for the junior, middle and senior school years, and in the school's special units.

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 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 tutor groups with a shared form tutor in their home areas. The values of Hraunvallar School are friendship, cooperation and responsibility.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• To cover ad-hoc and/or permanent supply teaching.
• 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

Cultural 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. 

The working hours are by arrangement. We require the employee to start work as soon as possible to cover for absences.

Further information about the post is available from Lars Jóhann Imsland, Headteacher, on 590 2800., lars@hraunvallaskoli.is and Aðalbjörg Sigurðardóttir, Deputy Headteacher adalbjorgs@hraunvallaskoli.is 

The application deadline has been extended to 18 March 2026.

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.

Application deadline from: 18.03.2026

Application deadline: 01.04.2026

Contact: mannaudur@hafnarfjordur.is

We are looking for cheerful and positive staff for summer supply cover in the nursery schools of Hafnarfjörður. 

The period of employment can vary, typically from mid-May to late August. The nurseries of the City of Hafnarfjörður will be closed from 13 July to and including 3 August.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Works in nursery education and childcare.
• Participates in nursery and after-school activities within the nursery and other activities that take place during the school day.
• Other duties as described in the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience of nursery work or other work with children is an advantage.
• Interest in professional work with children
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Autonomy in working methods
• Good Icelandic skills, A2 language standard ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

The condition is that the person has a clean criminal record and is 18 years of age or older. 

Further information about the jobs is provided by the headteachers of each nursery school. 

The application deadline is 12 March 2026.

Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the relevant trade union. 

If a qualified teacher is recruited, they will be given priority for the post in accordance with the Act No. 95/2019. We encourage teachers to apply. A teaching licence 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: 13.03.2026

Application deadline: 20.03.2026

Contact: Ragna Dögg Magnúsdóttir

Summer job at a home for disabled people – Blikaás

The City of Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire energetic and enthusiastic staff for summer relief work at a home for people with disabilities, located in Blikási, Hafnarfjörður. 

This is a varied and exciting job on a shift basis. The position is 80-100% or by arrangement, and the successful candidate must be able to work morning, evening, night and weekend shifts.

Working according to an ideology Servant leadership with a focus on residents feeling well in a comfortable and safe environment.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing residents with support with activities of daily living
• Adhere to service plans and procedures
• Encourage residents to participate in the community and in leisure activities.
• Have fun at work and be a role model for others
• General household chores
• Other duties as described in the job description

Competency requirements:

• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Skills in human communication are essential.
• Initiative and conscientiousness
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work
• A driving licence is a requirement.
• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language standard ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace

It is desirable that the applicant is 20 years of age, but a clean criminal record is a prerequisite.

Further information about the role is available from Ragna Dögg Magnúsdóttir, Director, on 585-5762 or at the email address. ragnadogg@hafnarfjordur.is

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.

Umsóknarfrestur er framlengdur til og með 20. mars 2025

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: 27.02.2026

Application deadline: 20.03.2026

Contact: kristino@hafnarfjordur.is

Summer job at a home for people with disabilities – Steinahlíð 

Hafnarfjörður is seeking ambitious and enthusiastic staff for summer relief positions at a home for people with disabilities. We work according to the Servant-Leadership philosophy, with a focus on ensuring residents feel comfortable in a safe and pleasant home environment.

An exciting and enjoyable role with a variety of tasks on a shift pattern. The successful candidate must be able to work weekends, mornings, evenings and nights. 60%-90% or by arrangement.

Key responsibilities and duties:

·        Providing residents with support with activities of daily living

·        Have fun at work, be a role model for others and show initiative.

·        Adhere to service plans and procedures

·        Support residents to participate in the community and in leisure activities.

·        General household chores

·        Communication with various service providers

·        Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

·        Experience in similar roles is desirable.

·        Service-mindedness and positivity at work

·        Interpersonal skills

·        Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language level. ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

·        Entrepreneurialism and conscientiousness

·        Independent working methods and flexibility in work

·        Driving test

·        Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace

It is desirable that the person is 20 years of age or older, and a clean criminal record is a prerequisite.  

Further information about the post is provided by Kristín Ólafsdóttir, Director, on 664-5730, email: kristino@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 20 March 2026.

The application must be accompanied by a covering letter and 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Application deadline from: 04.03.2026

Application deadline: 25.03.2026

Contact: Kristín Anna Th. Jensdóttir

Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire dynamic staff for summer relief positions in a rewarding role at a home for people with disabilities, located in Berjahlíð. The work is carried out in accordance with the philosophy Servant guidance, with an emphasis on residents feeling well in a comfortable and safe home environment.

An exciting and enjoyable job with a variety of tasks in shift work. The position is 60-100% or by arrangement, and the successful candidate must be able to work morning, evening, night and weekend shifts. 

 Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
• Adhere to service plans and procedures
• Encourage residents to participate in the community and in leisure activities.
• Have fun at work and be a role model for others
• General household chores
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience in similar roles is desirable.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
•  Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language level. ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Interpersonal skills
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace 
• Driving licence

It is desirable that the applicant is 20 years of age or older, and a clean criminal record is a requirement.

Further information about the job is available from Kristín Anna Th. Jensdóttir, Director, on telephone 585-5761 or at the email address. kristinj@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 should be accompanied by a detailed CV.

The application deadline is 25 March 2026.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in positions with the city and that workplaces that the town reflects the diversity of the community.

Application deadline from: 05.03.2026

Application deadline: 19.03.2026

Contact: Hrönn Harðardóttir

Are you looking for a fun and varied job this summer? Then you should check out this advert!

Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire dynamic and enthusiastic staff for summer relief cover at a short-stay facility for young people with disabilities, located in the Setbergshverfi district.

A varied and exciting job opportunity is available in shift work. The position is 80-90%, or by arrangement, and requires the successful candidate to be able to work morning, evening, night and weekend shifts. The work is carried out according to a concept. Servant leadership.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
• Follow plans and procedures
• Striving to enhance the quality of life and independence of disabled people and to promote their empowerment.
• Encourage and support service users in self-help and social activity.
• General household chores
• Have fun at work and be a role model for others
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Competency requirements:

• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative, conscientiousness and the ability to work under pressure
• Independent working methods and responsibility in the job
• Ability to adopt new approaches and standardised working methods
• Good knowledge of Icelandic, at a minimum A2 according to ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace

The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record.

Further information about the post is provided by Hrönn Harðardóttir, Head Occupational Therapist, on 565-2545 or by email: hronnha@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 19 March 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.

Application deadline from: 06.03.2026

Application deadline: 22.03.2026

Contact: Hrönn Harðardóttir

Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire an occupational therapist for a short-term stay for disabled young people, located in the Setbergshverfi district. The successful candidate will be required to start on 15 May or by arrangement.

The job share is 80-90% and the work is in shifts; the successful candidate must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends. The work is carried out according to a set philosophy. Servant leadership.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Implements the role and objectives of the post
• Responsible for planning, coordination, budgeting, reporting, information dissemination, advice, education and communication with other organisations.
• To promote the functionality, welfare and well-being of service users, to strive to increase the quality of life and independence of disabled people and to promote their empowerment.
• Implement and monitor service plans as well as the work plan.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Occupational therapist education and professional licence as an occupational therapist.
• Experience of organising professional work in the field of occupational therapy is desirable.
• Collaboration and organisational skills
• Initiative, conscientiousness, interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong service-mindedness
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace   
• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language level. ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

The applicant must have a clean criminal record.

Further information about the post is provided by Hrönn Harðardóttir, Head Occupational Therapist, on telephone: 565-2545, email: hronnha@hafnarfjordur.is

The application deadline is 22 March 2026.

The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV and a licence certificate.

Salary is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Association of Occupational Therapists of Iceland.

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: 09.03.2026

Application deadline: 23.03.2026

Contact: Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir

Skarðshlíðarskóli is seeking a dynamic and energetic music teacher. to join us in our ambitious school work in a 70% post. The appointment is from 1 August 2026.

At Skarðshlíðarskóli, we have enthusiastic and fun-loving pupils, a dedicated staff, and a strong parent body. We emphasise a good working atmosphere, team teaching, varied teaching methods, SMT school skills, and ensuring all pupils achieve good results in play and work. Mílan is an integral part of the school's work, which involves pupils and staff going outside daily to walk, jog or run for 15 minutes.

The school's values are cooperation, friendship and perseverance.

The implementation of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) began in the autumn of 2020. UDL provides students with the opportunity to learn in different ways and to demonstrate their skills in different ways. Students are active and have an influence on their own learning.

Skarðshlíðarskóli is a comprehensive school for pupils in Years 1 to 10. The school currently has around 530 pupils. The school building is impressive and the school is well-equipped, with a sports hall, a branch of the Hafnarfjörður Music School, and a four-department nursery school in a connected building. This autumn, a major collaborative project will begin between the nursery, primary and music schools.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Music education in primary school 
• Music education in the nursery school in the same building
• Preschool in the same building
• Manage the collaborative projects of the nursery, primary and music school.
• Participate in the development of a new school community in collaboration with the management.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Competency requirements:

• Teaching licence (a licence must accompany the application)
• A solid knowledge of pedagogy in music education
• Music education that is useful in the workplace
• Proficiency in a variety of teaching methods, curriculum adaptation and integration.
• 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
• Very good knowledge of Icelandic, to a minimum of C1 in accordance with ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

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

Further information is available from Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir, Headteacher, on 6645871 and Margrét Lilja Pálsdóttir, Deputy Headteacher, on 6645861.

The application deadline is 23 March 2026.

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

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.

Application deadline from: 17.03.2026

Application deadline: 31.03.2026

Contact: ingibjorgo@hafnarfjordur.is

Hafnarfjarðarbær óskar eftir að ráða öfluga sumarstarfsmenn í lærdómsríkt starf við þjónustu á heimili fatlaðs fólks. Unnið er eftir hugmyndafræði þjónandi leiðsagnar, með áherslu á að íbúum líði sem best.

Spennandi og skemmtilegt starf, með fjölbreyttum verkefnum í vaktavinnu. Um er að ræða   70%-100% starf eða eftir samkomulagi og þarf viðkomandi að geta unnið morgun-, kvöld-, nætur og helgarvaktir.  

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
• Adhere to service plans and procedures
• Encourage residents to participate in the community and in leisure activities.
• Have fun at work and be a role model for others
• Doing the housework
• Communication with various service providers
• Other duties as described in the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
• Íslenskukunnátta skilyrði, A2 tungumálastaðall ETM sjálsmatsrammi (coe.int) 
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills 
• Driving licence a condition  
• Access to a vehicle is a condition
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace 

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 or by telephone on 585-5765.

The salary is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Staff Association of Hafnarfjörður.

Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 31 mars 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.