Öldutúnsskóli is advertising for a textiles teacher for a 80-100% position.

The Council is in office from 1 August 2026.

At Öldutúnsskóli, around 590 pupils study in Years 1–10. The school places an emphasis on a professional and supportive learning environment where a targeted effort is made to foster pupils' interest in their studies and promote their success. A strong emphasis is also placed on a good working atmosphere, varied teaching methods, robust teamwork within year groups and targeted team teaching.

The school's motto is Respect, Engagement and Well-being, and it is reflected in all its work. The work is based, among other things, on the SMT philosophy of positive school behaviour and the Olweus anti-bullying programme. Furthermore, environmental issues are emphasised in the daily running of the school.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• To provide general textile education at all levels in collaboration with management, teachers and parents.
• Participate in the development of school activities in collaboration with management and colleagues.
• Promote the welfare of students in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
• Work in accordance with the school's policy.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Teaching licence (a licence must accompany the application)
• Interest and/or experience in teaching textiles
• Agility in communication, flexibility and cooperativeness
• Initiative and autonomy in work methods
• Positivity and an interest in working in a creative and ambitious environment
• Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

A condition of employment is that the individual provides a clean criminal record.

If this job interests you, we encourage you to get in touch.

Further information is provided by Margret Sverrisdottir, headteacher, on: 664-5894; and Áslaug Hreiðarsdóttir, Assistant Headteacher on 664-5895

The application deadline is 27 May 2026.

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Association.

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.