SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Start Date: Mid-August 2026
School: Nord Anglia International School, Dublin
Nord Anglia International School, Dublin, is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic School Librarian to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our library provision, fostering a love of reading and supporting learning across all year groups in an international and inquiry-driven environment.
At NAIS Dublin, we believe that reading and research are central to academic success and personal growth. The librarian plays a vital role in inspiring curiosity, promoting information literacy, and supporting both students and staff in making effective use of library and digital resources.
If you think NAIS Dublin might be a good fit for your next career move and want to know more about us, you can read our candidate information brochure.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and organised professional to lead the development and day-to-day operation of our school library, with responsibilities including:
- Managing the library collection, ensuring a diverse, up-to-date, and engaging range of resources that support the curriculum and promote reading for pleasure.
- Supporting students and teachers with research, information literacy, and digital resource use across the IB Primary, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.
- Planning and delivering engaging reading initiatives, book clubs, and literacy events that celebrate a love of literature.
- Collaborating with teaching staff to integrate library and research skills into classroom learning.
- Managing the library budget and maintaining efficient systems for cataloguing, circulation, and resource tracking.
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel encouraged to explore, learn, and read.
- Promoting responsible use of information, including academic honesty and digital citizenship.
- A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the learning culture of a growing international school. Join us at Nord Anglia International School, Dublin, where your expertise and enthusiasm will help foster a community of readers, researchers, and thinkers.
Notes on Equality and Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.
We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also comply with all national, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.
We expect all employees to embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their everyday work, helping to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
To Apply
On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- A degree or qualification in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a school or academic library, ideally within an international or IB context.
- Strong knowledge of information and digital literacy frameworks, with the ability to support students’ independent learning and research.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with staff and students.
- Proficiency in using library management systems and educational technology to enhance access to resources.
- A passion for promoting reading, inquiry, and lifelong learning across a diverse student community.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
