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The plays a key role in nurturing curiosity, literacy, and critical thinking among students aged 3–11. As the heart of the Primary School’s learning hub, the Librarian inspires a culture of reading, inquiry, and responsible use of information while supporting teachers and families in fostering lifelong learning

What you will do

• Inspire students to love reading and become confident, ethical users of information
• Design and document the scope and sequence of library and research lessons aligned with the IB PYP framework
• Support inquiry-based learning by curating resources and guiding student research
• Maintain and develop a diverse, high-quality library collection across print and digital media
• Collaborate with teachers and the Digital Learning Coach to embed digital citizenship and literacy across the curriculum
• Organise community reading events such as Book Week, author visits, and library exhibitions
• Manage the library budget, systems, and physical environment to ensure accessibility and engagement for all

What makes you our ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching or library qualification (Education, Library Science, or Information Studies)
• 3–5 years of recent Primary teaching or library experience in an IB PYP school
• Deep understanding of inquiry-based learning and the role of libraries in modern education
• Passion for children’s literature, storytelling, and inclusive collections
• Excellent English communication skills; German an advantage
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with confidence using educational technology
• Valid Swiss work permit or eligibility to work in Switzerland is an advantage

What we offer you: terms & benefits

• Flight and relocation allowance for international hires
• Tailored support to find housing
• Attractive pension contributions and social benefits
• A supportive, international, and open-minded working environment
• Opportunities for training and a dedicated professional development allowance
• A meaningful role contributing directly to the success of students and our community

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre

If this opportunity resonates with you, please submit your application in PDF (cover letter, CV, and references) to: through our career portal to: Jenny Kollmann, HR Talent Attraction

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