The Office Manager works closely with the management on a variety of tasks in a challenging and ambitious working environment. The Office Manager acts as the assistant to the Headteacher for the general running of the school and works closely with the school's management team.

Setbergsskóli was founded in 1989 and has around 430 pupils, in addition to which a special unit for children with autism operates at the school. 

A good working atmosphere and positive communication characterise the staff team, and the well-being of students and staff is always our guiding principle. The school undertakes ambitious work with a special emphasis on a diverse learning environment, literacy, creativity, democracy and constructive feedback. 

The school's motto is Respect, Openness and Well-being, and its work is based on these values. Further information about the school and the vibrant work carried out there can be found on the school's website.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Oversees and is responsible for the daily running of the office and is responsible for the school's communications with its visitors.
• Administration of employment contracts and liaison with the payroll department.
• Supervision of working hours and staff management.
• Overseeing student registration, absence recording and the management of absences.
• Responsible for the organisation and management of records management.
• Manages orders for various materials necessary for the school's operations. 
• Other duties as described in the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• A university degree relevant to the role (BA/BS/BEd degree).
• Interest in human resources-related projects.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of office work.
• Very good computer skills.
• Knowledge of Core and Workstation is an advantage. 
• Very good Icelandic skills, both spoken and written.
• Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative, independence in working methods and organisational skills.
• Positivity and a will to succeed in work.
• Agility in communication and ability to collaborate.
• Punctuality and conscientiousness.

A clean criminal record is required.

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

The application deadline is 13 March 2026.

Further information about the post is available from María Pálmadóttir, Headteacher of Setbergsskóli, on 664-5880 or at maria@setbergsskoli.is. 

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.