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Raoul Wallenberg Schools (RWS) is a rapidly developing independent school organization. Our mission is to provide students and guardians with a cohesive educational journey from preschool to grade 9 and eventually high school. Our vision is that “every individual child and student in our schools should develop their full potential” and we aim to be a positive force in future societal development, both locally and nationally. RWS has a clear set of values, inspired by Raoul Wallenberg and his legacy. The guiding principles are honesty, compassion, courage, and action. We work daily to ensure that these principles permeate everything that happens in our schools. Our schools aim to provide children and students with the best possible start in life, both academically and character-wise, and our ambition is for the school's activities to positively contribute to the development of the surrounding area into a positive and attractive neighborhood.

We are a positive faculty that enjoys developing together. We actively work with good leadership and building trusting relationships, which is the foundation for well-being and effective learning.

We are now looking for a Library Manager with overall responsibility for the schools

Who are you?

We are looking for an engaged and experienced Library Manager who wants to help shape the future library services in our schools. As Library Manager, you will have overall responsibility for driving equity and development of our libraries and library services in the schools. The role requires both strategic thinking and operational engagement to create an accessible and inspiring library experience for our students.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop library operations in our schools to ensure equitable and accessible service for all students.

• Work strategically to improve and adapt the role of libraries in learning and teaching.

• Visit and support staff responsible in their daily work and promote collaboration between schools.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of training and development initiatives for school library staff.

• Drive and participate in the development of new projects to strengthen the role of libraries in school activities.

• Be responsible for the library's book collection, including purchasing, weeding, and cataloging.

• Plan and execute author visits, literary events, and other activities that enhance the joy of reading.

Come and grow with us!

To thrive with us, we believe you have:

• Relevant education in library or information science, or other education deemed equivalent.

• Experience in leading and developing library operations in a school environment.

• The ability to work strategically and long-term to create equitable library services.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

• A genuine interest in children's and young people's learning and development.

• The ability to work independently.

Do you want to be part of our fantastic team? Then we can offer you:

• A developing and varied role where you have the opportunity to influence and develop school library operations.

• The chance to work with dedicated and competent colleagues in the school sector.

• A workplace where you can help create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all students.

• We provide a pedagogical lunch.

The position is a permanent employment at 100% with a 6-month initial probation period.

Start date is according to agreement.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity for you? Read more about us at: www.raoulwallenbergskolan.se (http://www.raoulwallenbergskolan.se)

To work in schools, a valid extract from the police's criminal record is required. You can order the form at the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

Application

You apply for the position by filling out the application form and attaching your CV. Please send your application as soon as you can, as selection and interviews are ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

The application deadline is April 30, 2025.

If you have questions about the position, you are warmly welcome to contact Vice President Eva Arfwedson, 072-858 05 99, eva.arfwedson@raoulwallenbergskolan.se

We look forward to your application!