Bilingual High School Librarian

About the school

École Jeannine Manuel Lille, located in Marcq-en-Barœul, is a top-tier international bilingual school. Our mission is to promote international understanding through bilingual education. At the heart of our campus, the High School library is a vital hub for culture, learning, and research for both our students and teaching staff.

The role

For the start of the September 2026 school year, we are looking for a passionate and innovative Librarian / Media Specialist to join our team and bring this space to life within a resolutely multicultural environment. Reporting to the school management and working in close collaboration with the teaching teams, the post holder will foster students' independence in their research and manage the High School’s documentary resources.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and support students in their complex research needs, particularly those preparing for the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
• Design and lead training sessions for students on information literacy, source evaluation, and media and information literacy.
• Organise, enrich, and update the library's physical and digital collections with rigour.
• Facilitate access to information in print and digital formats, monitor online platforms, and manage the library database.
• Implement reading promotion projects, including reading contests and literary challenges for high school students.

Requirements

• Recognised information professional with a welcoming approach, rigour, and creativity.
• Perfect command of library techniques including indexing, cataloguing, and circulation management.
• Mandatory proficiency in library database management tools (BCDI / Esidoc).
• Perfect fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) to support students in a bilingual curriculum.
• Ability to innovate, propose new projects, and work effectively within a dynamic, intercultural educational team.

Benefits & package

• Full-time, permanent contract (CDI).
• Start date: early September 2026.
• Location: Marcq-en-Barœul Campus (Lille European Metropolis), France.
• Salary based on profile, qualifications, and experience, according to internal pay scales.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. After signing in, they may request the school contact details to submit a CV and cover letter.