Áslandsskóli is seeking to appoint a Children's Well-being Coordinator for the 2026-2027 academic year.  

Ásland School was established in 2001 and is located in the Ásland district of Hafnarfjörður. It is a comprehensive school with pupils from years 1 to 10, and has around 430 pupils. The motto of Áslandsskóli is cooperation, responsibility, consideration and trust. Áslandsskóli is a health-promoting school, and these issues are actively addressed within the school. Emphasis is placed on students receiving a curriculum appropriate to their ability, thereby allowing them to systematically develop their talents and skills. The school focuses on student well-being and good academic achievement.  

The school operates a SMT approach to school behaviour, which focuses on approaching pupils in a positive way, paying attention to good behaviour, reinforcing and encouraging positive relationships between pupils, and creating a positive school atmosphere.   

The school bases its policy on four pillars of learning and education, which are: 

All virtues, Global understanding, Service to the community, Doing everything excellently well  

The appointment will commence on 1 August and is for a fixed term of one year. The appointment is for 50% of full-time, with the possibility of an increase to the working hours in other roles within the school, such as teaching.

The aim of the role of the child welfare liaison in nurseries and primary schools is to ensure that pupils and parents who need it have ready access to appropriate, integrated services. 

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Provide parents and students who need it with information about integrated well-being services. 
• Organise, coordinate and follow up on first-tier integration services following the initial assessment. 
• To assess and/or consult on the need for second or third-tier services and thereby appoint a case manager. 
• Promote the participation of parents and students in decision-making and resources 
• Collaboration and training for school leaders, teachers and other school staff 
• Other duties as described in the job description 

Educational and competency requirements:

• Teaching qualification/regulated professional qualification in a healthcare profession or comparable education relevant to working with children and families. 
• Postgraduate studies in child welfare are an advantage. 
• Substantial experience of working with children and, where appropriate, their families. 
• Knowledge of project management is an advantage. 
• Knowledge of early and practical tools to support students 
• Skills in Consultation in Interdisciplinary Collaboration 
• Interpersonal skills and a positive attitude 
• Good knowledge of Icelandic and English, or C1, according to the European Language Framework.

A clean criminal record is required upon employment.

Further information about the post is provided by Unnur Elfa Guðmundsdóttir, Headteacher., unnur@aslandsskoli.is, and Halfdan Thorsteinsson, Deputy Headmaster halfdanth@aslandsskoli.is  or by telephone on 585-4600. 

The application deadline is 29 May 2026.

A detailed CV should accompany the application, along with educational documents.

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