Öldutúnsskóli is looking for school and after-school staff for the 2026-2027 school year.

Öldutúnsskóli is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic school and leisure assistant for a 50% position at the Selið after-school club. 

This is a part-time position involving providing support and assistance to pupils in Years 1–4 at the after-school club, Selin, on weekdays afternoons from 13:00 to 17:00. The role is well-suited as a side job alongside studies or another job. 

Selið offers a wide range of leisure activities, with an emphasis on organised activities suitable for each individual. On school organisation days and on weekdays during the Christmas and Easter holidays, the after-school club is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

At Öldutúnsskóli, we emphasise a creative and rewarding environment where everyone strives to make learning and work interesting and enjoyable. We place importance on a good working atmosphere, a variety of subjects, and strong teamwork.

The motto of the school is Respect, functionality and well-being and the school's work is based on these values. The school works according to the SMT philosophy of positive behaviour for learning and the Olweus programme against bullying and antisocial behaviour.

Öldutúnsskóli has around 580 pupils in Years 1 to 10.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Assistance with professional work with students.
• Work under the guidance of the next in command.
• Foster good discipline and positive communication.
• Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of a diverse range of leisure activities.
• Promote the welfare of children in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
• Strive to involve everyone  students, regardless of ability or development, to participate in a variety of activities and events.
• Attend to other tasks  in accordance with the job description and instructions from the supervisor.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience and an interest in working with children.
• Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness.
• Initiative and independence in work methods.
• A positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment.
• Punctuality and conscientiousness.
• Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

A clean criminal record is required upon employment.

Further information is provided by Kristján Hans Óskarsson Director of the Leisure Centre or on 664-5712, Margret Sverrisdottir, head teacher, or Áslaug Hreiðarsdóttir or by telephone on 555-1546

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

The application deadline is 4 June 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.