Senior Secondary School Librarian

• 30 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Reinach

Senior Secondary School Librarian

Start date: 1 August 2027

Contract conditions: indefinite contract

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

School Profile

International School Basel (ISB) is an English-speaking international day school for students aged 3 to 18. ISB welcomes approximately 1,110 students who benefit from modern facilities designed for this purpose across three campuses located a few kilometers south of Basel, in the towns of Reinach and Aesch. ISB is an International Baccalaureate school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the youngest students aged 3 to 11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students in the final two years of their schooling. ISB is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

At ISB, we live our mission and are committed to creating safe, caring, and empowering learning spaces for our international community. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for students and families from around the world and to promote learning as well as respect for people of all nationalities, religions, and cultures.

ISB's commitment to recruiting and retaining quality employees has created a professional and dynamic community of teaching and administrative staff, with a low turnover rate and a high degree of involvement in professional development programs. For more information about the school and our mission, we invite you to visit our website at www.isbasel.ch.

Equal Opportunity Employer

International School Basel is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

Commitment to Safe Recruitment

International School Basel is committed to protecting and promoting the wellbeing of the students in its care. As an employer, the school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to satisfactory criminal record, social media, civil litigation, global sanctions, and references from previous employers checks.

The Position

ISB is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated senior librarian (100%) to join our secondary school academic team, starting in August 2027. The successful candidate will lead the secondary school library, creating an engaging, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports the learning, research, and academic development of students in grades 9 to 12.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an international or secondary school environment, a strong understanding of library and information services, as well as a passion for developing students' information literacy, research, and critical thinking skills. They will work closely with teachers and academic teams to ensure that the library is an integral part of teaching and learning, while fostering a strong reading culture and encouraging students to engage independently with a diverse range of resources.

Experience with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), particularly in supporting research, academic integrity, and inquiry-based learning, would be an advantage. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, as well as a commitment to supporting the academic and pastoral needs of students.

Our Offer

ISB offers an excellent employment package and relocation support in an international and welcoming environment, including free after-school childcare, German lessons, professional development opportunities, on-site fitness facilities, and first-class worldwide accident insurance, as well as an advantageous pension scheme for employees.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your application to recruitment@isbasel.ch or by using the link available on Search Associates or the TES website. Your application must include:

a.) Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)

b.) Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and

c.) names and contact details of at least two (three preferred) professional referees who have supervised you, one of whom must be your current principal (if this poses significant difficulties, please state your reasons in your cover letter). If you have been at your current school for less than 2 years, one of your referees must also be the principal of your previous school. Referees will be contacted once a candidate has accepted an invitation to an interview for the position. For candidates registered with Search Associates, ISB will directly download your Search Associates file (including references).

Due to restrictions related to work permits, preference will be given to candidates of EU/Swiss nationality and candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit.

Please note that the school reserves the right to terminate the search earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

We look forward to your application!