Teacher Librarian, Bladins International School of Malmö

At Bladins International School of Malmö (BISM), we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher Librarian to join our Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), starting in January 2027.

If you are passionate about inspiring a love of reading, developing students' information literacy skills and supporting learning in an international school environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Bladins International School of Malmö

Bladins International School of Malmö (BISM) is an IB Continuum School located in central Malmö. We offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) to approximately 360 students representing a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We are proud to be part of a global network of IB World Schools.

As part of Bladins Foundation, a non-profit educational organisation with a long tradition of academic excellence, we are committed to providing a supportive, internationally minded learning environment where students are encouraged to become knowledgeable, caring and responsible global citizens.

The Role

As a Teacher Librarian at BISM, you will play an important role in promoting reading, supporting inquiry-based learning and developing students' research, information literacy and critical thinking skills across our PYP and MYP.

BISM has two dedicated school libraries, one for PYP and one for MYP, designed to meet the different needs and interests of our students. You will contribute to developing and managing both libraries as welcoming, inclusive and inspiring learning environments.

Working closely with classroom and subject teachers, you will support teaching and learning across the curriculum, helping students develop the skills to become independent, curious and responsible learners in line with the IB philosophy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining welcoming, inclusive and well-organised school libraries that support students and staff
• Promoting reading for pleasure and fostering a lifelong love of literature and learning
• Planning and delivering library lessons and learning activities appropriate for students in PYP and MYP
• Teaching and supporting information literacy, research skills, digital literacy and critical thinking
• Collaborating with classroom and subject teachers to integrate library resources and research skills into PYP units of inquiry and MYP teaching and learning, with an understanding of the curriculum across MYP subjects
• Supporting the development of students' Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, particularly research, thinking and communication skills
• Guiding students in locating, evaluating and using information effectively and ethically, including appropriate referencing and academic integrity
• Managing and developing the library collections, including selecting, organising and maintaining books and digital resources
• Ensuring that library resources reflect the school's international and multilingual community and support different learning needs
• Organising reading initiatives, book-related activities and events that encourage student engagement
• Building positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues and families and actively engaging with the wider BISM community
• Contributing actively to the wider school community and school development

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a qualified and committed Teacher Librarian who is passionate about literacy, education and student development.

You are:

• Qualified in library and information science, preferably with experience of working in a school library
• Experienced in supporting children's and young people's reading development, research skills and information literacy
• Knowledgeable about children's and young adult literature and able to inspire students of different ages and reading abilities
• Skilled at creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences and supporting inquiry-based learning
• Comfortable using digital library systems, educational technology and online information resources
• Able to collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources and information literacy into teaching and learning
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students
• Collaborative and comfortable working as part of an international team
• Committed to inclusive education and supporting students with different linguistic backgrounds and learning needs
• Organised, proactive and able to manage library resources and activities independently
• Committed to continuous professional growth

Previous experience of working within the International Baccalaureate (IB), particularly the PYP and/or MYP, is an advantage. An understanding of the IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning and the role of the school library in supporting the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) is also highly valued.

Since English is the working language of the school, you must be able to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.

Why Join BISM?

At BISM, you will join a welcoming international community where people genuinely care about students, colleagues and learning.

We offer:

• An international and multicultural working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Dedicated and supportive colleagues
• The opportunity to work within an IB learning environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on students' learning and development

Employment Information

Position: Teacher Librarian
Employment type: Permanent employment, 6 month probation period
Working hours: Part-time (60%)
Start date: January 2027

Application

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

For more information about the position, please contact:

Kumari Nevill, Primary School Principal
Kumari.nevill@bladins.se

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our commitment to high-quality education, collaboration and student success.