The Hafnarfjörður Music School is seeking to appoint a headteacher.

The school was founded in 1950 and now operates in two locations.
in Hafnarfjörður. In a magnificent school at Strandgata 51, which was opened in 1997 and in
The key at the „Old Stream School“ where the rhythmic department is located.
houses.

The job involves managing the school where around 600
students are studying and 50 teachers
We have 34 staff working at the school. We teach all major musical instruments as well as singing.

The school has a symphony orchestra and bands.
as well as numerous other interactions. The music school emphasises the role
itself as one of the cornerstones of a diverse musical life, both at home and abroad.
Hafnarfjarðar and fulfils that role by taking part in events and
Concert-going far and wide.                                                                 

It is important that the applicant is prepared to lead
continue the professional work that has been developed in the school. He needs to
support a constructive school ethos and a shared vision for an ambitious
School work. The successful candidate would need to be able to start as soon as possible.

·        
Music education

· Further education in management desirable

· Knowledge and experience of management and
Management in public administration

· Experience of music teaching and
musical performance

Leadership skills, ambition and initiative

· An interest in school development and innovation

· Good Icelandic skills and the ability to
to express oneself in speech and writing

· Good computer skills

· Excellent communication skills and
Positive attitude

Main
Duties and responsibilities:

· Grants from the Hafnarfjörður Music School
professional leadership

· Management and responsibility for day-to-day operations

· Overseeing the monitoring and assessment of
The school's services

· Active participation in development and organisation
school activities and collaboration with comparable institutions

· Cooperation with the local council and stakeholders
the school community.

The application deadline is 18 August. The application for the post must be accompanied by
A detailed CV and a cover letter explaining the reason
application, the applicant's previous jobs, education, management experience and those
projects he has worked on and which can shed light on his ability to
to carry out the duties of headteacher.

Apply for the job on the Hafnarfjörður website. www.hafnarfjordur.is

Information about the job is provided by Gunnar Gunnarsson
Headteacher of the Hafnarfjörður Music School gunngun@tonhaf.is and Fanney Dóróthe Halldórsdóttir, Director of Education and
Leisure services fanney@hafnarfjordur.is

According to
Under the gender equality policy of Hafnarfjörður, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
the job.