Öldutúnsskóli is looking for a Danish teacher for the secondary school.

The Council is in office from 1 August 2026.

Öldutúnsskóli has around 590 pupils in Years 1 to 10.

At Öldutúnsskóli, around 590 pupils study in grades 1–10. The school emphasises a creative and rewarding learning environment where the aim is to make learning both interesting and enjoyable. Great emphasis is placed on a positive working atmosphere, varied teaching methods, strong teamwork and targeted team teaching.

The motto of the school is Respect, functionality and well-being and are reflected in all his work. The school operates according to SMT's philosophy of positive school behaviour and the Olweus programme against bullying and antisocial behaviour. Furthermore, a strong emphasis is placed on environmental issues and sustainability.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Responsible for general Danish teaching at the secondary school level in collaboration with school management, teachers and parents.
• Participate in the development and improvement of school activities.
• Promote the welfare of pupils in partnership with parents and other school professionals.
• Working on the development of teaching methods and school operations in consultation with management and colleagues.
• Work in accordance with the school's policies and values
• Contribute to creating a positive and safe learning and working environment for students and staff.

Educational and competency requirements:

•      Teaching licence (a licence must accompany the application)
•      Interest and/or experience in teaching Danish.
•      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 level is based on the C1 criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• If this is something that interests you, please contact us.

A clean criminal record is a condition.

Further information is provided by Margret Sverrisdottir headteacher, on 664-5894, and Áslaug Hreiðarsdóttir Deputy Headteacher, on 664-5895

Further information about the school can be found on the website http://www.oldutunsskoli.is

The application deadline is 16 June 2026.

A detailed CV and licence certificate 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.