Piano Teacher – Hafnarfjörður Music School

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Application deadline from: 19.08.2026

Application deadline: 03.09.2026

Contact: Eirik Stephensen

The Hafnarfjörður Music School is looking for a piano teacher, for a 100% position.

At the Hafnarfjörður Music School, we emphasise a creative and rewarding learning environment where all parties strive to make learning both interesting and enjoyable. We place importance on a good working atmosphere and a variety of teaching methods.

There are about 600 students and 50 teachers at the Hafnarfjörður Music School. 

Key responsibilities and duties:

  • Piano tuition in accordance with the Music School National Curriculum
  • Other duties as described in the job description.

Educational and competency requirements:

  • Postgraduate studies in piano
  • Experience of working with students
  • Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
  • Initiative and autonomy in work methods
  • Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
  • Interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
  • Punctuality and conscientiousness
  • A good command of Icelandic is required. The competency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is expected., Self-assessment framework

A clean criminal record is a condition.

Further information is provided by Eiríkur Stephensen, Headteacher, on 664-5882 and by email. eirikur@tonhaf.is and Stefán Ómar Jakobsson, Assistant Headteacher, by telephone on 664-5884 and by email stefanj@tonhaf.is

The application deadline is 3 September 2026.

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and FT/FÍH.

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.

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