Vacant job

International English School (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.

Inspiring School Librarian

Do you want to work in an international environment with a supportive culture? IES Växjö is the place for you. Here we care for our students throughout the school day, and our EHT team is present 100% of the time every day of the week. We have a student body of around 300 students who speak about 30 different native languages, as well as a rich international staff.

This is us! International English School Växjö opened in August 2022 and is a F-9 school with an associated after-school program. IES Växjö is a bilingual school with approximately 300 students. You need to be able to communicate with colleagues, students, and their families in both Swedish and English, including in writing.

We are now looking for a qualified librarian.

This is you! As a school librarian, you will be responsible for leading the school's library and ensuring that it is integrated into the school's educational work. You will work with various methods to strengthen students' reading, both through your own lessons and initiatives, as well as in collaboration with teaching staff and after-school personnel. You will also work to support the school's core values through work with different groups, highlighting literature, and supporting students in need of various forms of adaptations. You will also be part of the IES librarian network and receive ongoing support from the Librarian Coordinator.

This is what we offer

• An international and inspiring workplace where Swedish and English are used in parallel.
• A school with a conducive learning environment, clear routines, and a positive culture that benefits both students and staff.
• The opportunity to be part of a well-established organization where your skills are valued.

It is important that

• You have a commitment and genuine interest in working with children and young people and have both a good ability to collaborate but can also take your own initiative.
• You have an active interest in igniting a love for reading in children who are not used to reading or need extra help to crack the code.
• You are independent and well-versed in running a school library with a desire to make a difference.

Recruitment process

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities and collaborative ability. Employment rate: 100%.

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date of this advertisement. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible - we look forward to the opportunity to meet you! We kindly ask for no contact from recruitment companies or ad sellers.