Secondary School - Librarian

We are currently looking for a full-time Librarian for our Secondary School Library.

THE EXCITING CHALLENGE

• Support and promote the school-wide ethos of learning.
• Seek opportunities to develop a modern and technology based library with a balanced collection of printed and illustrated texts such as digital resources.
• Maintain library spaces which provides access to relevant and stimulation material necessary for a variety of needs and purposes such as for inquiry, as well as to information that supports learning.
• Maintain the library as a place of learning through inquiry, for modelling and stimulating collaborative practices and creating meaningful knowledge with teachers, students and families as part of the learning community.
• Select and maintain the necessary relevant resources in order to meet students´ and teachers´ needs.
• Provide balanced collections in both languages, English and German, in order to promote both languages.
• Ensure the library catalogue and circulation records are maintained and up-to-date to ensure efficient and timely access to library resources.
• Administer the school library budget effectively.
• Organize and promote library events.

YOUR PROFILE

• You are an effective communicator and team player, who enjoys working children and collaboratively with a team of colleagues.
• Your are a committed, experienced and reliable Librarian, who seeks opportunities to extend expertise and looks for improvement to provide a high quality standard.
• A Bachelor or Master degree in Media and/or Communication, Library Information and Technology or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ideally good written and verbal communication skills in German.
• Cross cultural experience/understanding.
• Prior experience working as a Librarian within an international school setting preferable.

WHAT WE OFFER AT BMS

• We offer a modern, inspiring work environment with international employees and an open school community in the heart of Berlin.
• Benefits such as relocation package (visa, settling in allowance, housing support etc.), health & wellbeing offers and sabbatical opportunities.
• Continuous personal development through professional development days and individual training.
• The opportunity to grow in an interesting environment and to define with us new quality standards in the field of education.
• Our co-operation and the sense of belonging together are characterized by a special team spirit and a respectful and harmonious interaction.
• Our open-door-culture with the leadership team and joint learning creates an inspiring and supporting collaboration.
• We offer best conditions for a modern classroom with a comprehensive range of modern technology and resources.

Please note, due to the system set up we have to set an application close date but we will be starting to conduct interviews immediately and may appoint a suitable candidate before the advert close date.