Librarian

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Peter’s International School is a leading educational institution in Portugal, providing high-quality education from Early Years to Secondary School. With a strong academic environment and innovative teaching approaches, our goal is to prepare students for future success in both academic and professional spheres.

Our curriculum combines rigorous academic training with the development of essential skills, fostering critical thinking, autonomy, and social responsibility. Our students benefit from a challenging academic program and personalized guidance to support their future choices.

To join our team for an immediate start, we are looking for a talented and dedicated Librarian. The Librarian will be responsible for managing the school library, creating an engaging and welcoming environment for learning and research. They will play a key role in supporting the school community by promoting a love for reading and developing research and critical thinking skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Library Management

• Ensure the library is a safe, quiet, and welcoming space.

• Oversee daily operations: cataloguing, shelving, and organising materials.

• Maintain an up-to-date collection of books, digital resources, and multimedia.

Collection Development

• Curate a diverse, relevant collection within budget.

• Integrate new educational trends and technologies.

Reader Services

• Lead whole-school reading initiatives (e.g. World Book Day).

• Promote reading through clubs, challenges, and author visits.

Collaboration & Outreach

• Work with teachers to align library use with curriculum goals.

• Contribute to school events and parent-teacher meetings.

• Engage parents in supporting library activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills & Knowledge

• Fluent in English & Portuguese

• Library management & digital resources

• Children’s & YA literature expertise

• Research & information literacy

• Communication, organisation & teamwork

• Classroom management & literacy promotion

• Independent & proactive

Attitudes & Values

• Fosters curiosity & love of learning

• Inclusive & equitable approach

• Committed, adaptable & enthusiastic

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.