The European School in Karlsruhe has around 1,000 pupils aged between 3 and 18 in three language sections (German, English and French). We are looking for a Librarian (part-time) for the secondary school. Candidates are required to hold a library science degree or a bachelor’s degree in information and library management or an equivalent qualification.

Main tasks:

• Management and administration of the secondary school pupils’ and teachers’ library
• Management and development of the media collection
• Supervision, advice and assistance to pupils in their research in databases and in the reading room
• Coordinating the borrowing and return of resources
• Classifying (indexing) and managing the document collection using the dedicated computer system
• Managing the library budget and orders for the three language sections
• Organising events, such as themed exhibitions or author readings, etc.
• Planning and implementing training for pupils and teachers on the effective use of library resources and services
• Working with teachers on library-related activities and on integrating information and media skills into teaching
• Regular meetings with the school management
• Preparation of reports and statistics on the library for the school management
• Strategic development of the library system at ESK in close cooperation with the school management
• Ensuring compliance with library guidelines and procedures as well as data protection regulations

Profile of the successful candidate:

• Qualified librarian or bachelor’s degree in library and information management or equivalent qualification
• Professional experience in fields related to the position would be an asset
• Interest and experience in pedagogy and pupil relations would be an asset
• Good computer skills and experience using library software, ideally the ‘Oliver’ software we use
• Interest and open-mindedness towards new media technologies and data formats
• Accuracy, organisational skills, sense of responsibility and creativity
• Fluent in at least two of the three languages used in European schools (German, English or French)
• Team spirit, flexibility and openness to new challenges

The successful candidate will work under the management of the Deputy Director Secondary School at the European School in Karlsruhe in a multilingual and multicultural environment. European Schools are official educational institutions jointly supervised by the governments of the Member States of the European Union. There are currently 13 European Schools in six different countries. Information, including the conditions of employment, can be found on the official website of the European Schools (www.eursc.eu).

The European School in Karlsruhe is located in one of the most dynamic regions of Europe. The city of Karlsruhe is located between Baden-Baden and Heidelberg, close to the French border. Karlsruhe offers a lively cultural landscape with parks, lakes and forests. As one of the warmest cities in Germany, it is an ideal place for hiking in the Black Forest, cycling along the Rhine, visiting Alsace or travelling along the German Wine Route. https://www.karlsruhe-tourismus.de/en

Please send your application (CV, cover letter, qualifications) to:
fabrice.brecourt@eursc.eu
Deadline for applying: 24^th August 2025

The school will be closed for the summer holidays from 12 July to 24 August 2025. You will only be contacted from 25 August 2025 onwards for a possible invitation to an interview during the last week of August or the first week of September if your application is considered suitable.

Europäische Schule Karlsruhe
Albert-Schweitzer-Str. 1
D-76139 Karlsruhe
Web: www.es-karlsruhe.eu