Librarian

STEAM Education Schools
Our outstanding signature, is coupled with its future-fluent programme which embeds creative design, edge robotics and digital fluencies at its core. Through teaching, learning and innovation, students develop a mastery of multiple literacies and fluencies to support genuine world-class learning, personal growth, and future readiness. More information about our STEAM Education can be found here: www.steameducation.se


British International Schools®
British International Schools® provide a comprehensive and challenging international education for students aged 6-18 in Sweden. We inspire students to be lifelong learners who contribute positively to a diverse and changing world.
British International Schools® offer rigorous, internationally recognised curricula and qualifications including the English National Curriculum. We provide students with a global education passport, equipping them to study anywhere in the world.


About British International School, Uppsala
As part of the STEAM Education Group British International School, Uppsala (BISU) will be opening in August 2021 as premium British and International School in the heart of Uppsala, Sweden.
The British International school will commence the admissions in February 2021, the school will open in August 2021 for grades K through Grade 10 and will add grades 11 and 12 in the subsequent years. The school’s ultimate capacity will be 1500 students.
The British international school, Uppsala will follow the National Curriculum for England. The school’s curriculum will also integrate technology, featuring hands-on project-based learning, innovative teaching methods, technology initiatives and worldwide partnerships with leading experts and organizations in technology-related research and practice.

We are looking to appoint from August 2021
We believe that outstanding teachers are the cornerstone of an outstanding school. By building on our teachers’ pedagogical practice through ongoing professional development we best serve the educational needs of our students and honour the concept of lifelong learning.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated, and high-quality Librarian to join our team and be part of the STEAM Education family.
The librarian will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the school library, introducing books and encouraging the enjoyment of reading. Where appropriate, you will supervise library assistants, students, and volunteers.

About the Role
Your main responsibilities will include developing reading lists by age levels in liaison with the heads of departments, assisting students to find books to borrow and maintaining accurate records of all library books and other resources. You will also be responsible for the management of all borrowed books; you will follow up with students and parents when required.
You will participate in the selection and ordering process of new books and the renewal of subscription for periodicals. You will also be responsible for the general maintenance of the library ensuring it is an organised, comfortable, and welcoming environment for students of all ages.
About You
You will hold a Bachelor's Degree in librarianship/ library science or any other relevant subject. You will also have a minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar position, ideally in an educational setting.
You will be committed and organised with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.


About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application, you would need the following document(s):
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover letter

Important Note:
STEAM Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.