Lækjarskóli is looking to hire a school and leisure assistant on 40–50% terms until the end of the school year at the after-school club, Lækjarsel. 

The Council has been in the position since August 2026.

This is a position involving providing support and assistance to pupils at the after-school club, Lækjarsel, every weekday afternoon. After regular school hours, pupils in Years 1-4 can attend the after-school club, Lækjarsel. Lækjarsel is based at the school. It offers a varied after-school and outdoor activity programme until 16:30 every weekday, regardless of a child's ability, development or disability. A special emphasis is placed on being inclusive of all groups. 

There is a possibility of a job on a games course next summer.

The motto of the School of Nursing is responsibility, respect and safety, and all school activities are reflected in these words. The school operates according to SMT School Skills, which means that the emphasis is on approaching pupils in a positive way, paying more attention to good behaviour and creating a positive school atmosphere.   

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Works at an after-school club in various leisure activities
• Welcomes students and assists children in play and work.
• Working with students with specific difficulties
• Fosters good discipline and positive communication
• Participates in the planning, preparation and delivery of a diverse range of leisure activities.
• To involve as many people as possible, regardless of ability or development, in a variety of activities and to take full part in the activities and events that are organised.
• Other tasks as per the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience of working with children is desirable.
• A great interest and ambition to work with children
• 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 knowledge of Icelandic, at a minimum A2 according to the ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
• General computer skills

Job benefits:

• Fitness grant
• 75% discount on leisure fees
• Priority at the after-school club
• Library card
• Swimming map

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

Application deadline: 22 June 2026

Further information is available from Bjarnveig, the manager of the leisure centre. bjarnveig@laekjarskoli.is 

The terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association. 

Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and for its workplaces to reflect diversity.