Öldutúnsskóli is looking for an Icelandic teacher for the secondary school level, with a focus on special tuition. 

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:

•          Providing specialist tuition in Icelandic for secondary school pupils.
•          Participate in the development and shaping of school activities.
•          Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
•          Working on the development of school operations in consultation with management and colleagues.
• Works in accordance with the school's policy
• Other duties as described in the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

•          Teaching licence (a licence must accompany the application)
•          A qualification in special education is an advantage.
•          Experience of teaching Icelandic is desirable.
•          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 Icelandic skills

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

If this is something that interests you, please contact us.

Further information is provided by Margret Sverrisdottir, Headteacher, on: 664-5894, and  Áslaug Hreiðarsdóttir, Assistant Headteacher, on 664-5895.

The application deadline is 23 April 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.