Librarian (all genders)

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will help shape the school library into a vibrant and inspiring learning environment. You will support teachers in their daily work and strengthen pupils’ research, media literacy and reading skills. With strong organisational abilities, a passion for education and creative ideas, you will contribute to an engaging library culture and an attractive learning space.

• Managing and organising the daily operation of the library as a welcoming and service-oriented point of contact for pupils and teachers
• Supporting pupils with project work, presentations and seminar papers
• Planning and delivering workshops on research skills, citation methods and source evaluation
• Promoting language development and reading engagement through targeted learning programmes
• Managing and maintaining the media collection, including cataloguing, inventory management and presentation
• Organising the school textbook lending service and ensuring a current, diverse and high-quality range of resources
• Designing and continuously developing an inviting and stimulating library environment
• Planning and implementing reading initiatives and activities to strengthen the school’s culture of reading

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in Library, Information or Media Studies, or a teaching qualification in German or English
• Ideally, experience as a tutor or student assistant at university level, as well as initial experience teaching academic working methods
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people
• Excellent German and English language skills (C1/C2 level)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence in using digital media and research tools
• Creativity and a strong aesthetic sense for designing engaging learning spaces

About Us

Our Josef-Schwarz-School is situated close to nature in Erlenbach and centrally located in Heilbronn. Both campuses not only share a bilingual concept, state-of-the-art facilities and modern architecture, but also embody the intercultural spirit of our international school community. Through close collaboration within our interdisciplinary team, we foster a respectful, family-oriented atmosphere on campus and create a vibrant environment for our students that extends far beyond the classroom — from Reception through to the Baden-Württemberg Abitur.

Interested in re-shaping education? Bring your new ideas to life with us and apply now. Do not hesitate to contact Ilknur, via [email protected].

We look forward to your application!