Setbergs School is advertising for a female lifeguard for the sports hall – to supervise the girls' bathing.

Setbergsskóli is seeking to hire a female member of staff on a 100% contract in the school's sports hall.

Setbergsskóli was founded in 1989 and has around 420 pupils. A good working atmosphere and positive communication characterise the staff, and the well-being of pupils and staff is always our guiding principle. The school is committed to ambitious work, with a special emphasis on a diverse learning environment, literacy, creativity, democracy and constructive feedback.

The school is situated in beautiful surroundings which offer great opportunities for outdoor activities.

The school's motto is Respect, Openness and Well-being, and the school's work is based on these values. The school works according to the SMT philosophy of positive school behaviour and the Olweus philosophy against bullying and antisocial behaviour. Further information about the school and the vibrant work carried out there can be found on the school's website, setbergsskoli.is.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• General cleaning and maintenance in the Setbergsskóli sports hall.
• Assisting students, and looking after their well-being and safety.
• Assisting and supervising students in the changing rooms
• General cleaning according to an established schedule, keeping the premises tidy.
• Working in accordance with the school's policy on SMT school skills, which is intended to create a positive atmosphere in schools and ensure the safety and welfare of pupils and staff.
• Working on the development of school operations in collaboration with management and colleagues.
• Other duties as described in the job description

Competency requirements:

• A great interest in working with children 
• High flexibility and cooperativeness
• Constructive in communication, with great flexibility and a strong capacity for collaboration.
• Initiative and autonomy in work methods
• Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment, and in fostering a strong team spirit.
• Punctuality and conscientiousness

A clean criminal record is required upon employment.

Please include a CV and a covering letter with your application.

The application deadline is 21 August 2026.

Further information about the post is available from María Pálmadóttir, Headteacher, on 5651011 or via email. maria@setbergsskoli.is.

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

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