Assistant Librarian

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school is seeking an experienced Assistant Librarian to promote a love of reading, manage library operations, and support classroom reading initiatives. This role involves engaging with children, managing book stocks, and organizing literary events. The ideal candidate should possess a qualification in Library Science, a genuine interest in children’s literature, and the ability to inspire a love of reading in students. A welcoming personality and excellent communication skills are essential for fostering a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire children to love reading.
• Ability to read stories aloud.
• Kind, happy and friendly persona.

Responsibilities

• Engage children to enjoy reading.
• Manage library operations including issuance, stock control and cataloguing.
• Support the accelerated reader programme.

Skills

Passion for contemporary children’s literature

Excellent confidentiality practice

IT literate

High standard of written and verbal English

Education

Qualification in Library Science or similar

Job description

Description

Job Title

Assistant Librarian – Aquila School

Overview

A vibrant primary school committed to ‘amazing learning’ seeks an experienced assistant librarian to promote a love of reading, run an efficient library and support classroom reading initiatives. All staff and volunteers must uphold the safeguarding and welfare of children, adhere to the professional code of conduct, and contribute to a welcoming school community.

Key Qualities and Skills

• Passion for contemporary children’s literature and the ability to inspire love of reading.
• Approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• Professional handling of children, staff, and families.
• Prioritisation of workload and efficient administration.
• IT literate and excellent confidentiality practice.
• High standard of written and verbal English.

Core Purposes

• Promote a love of reading and keep the library well stocked, well managed and organised.
• Actively support teaching of reading and daily school running.

Key Duties

• Engage children to enjoy reading.
• Manage library operations including issuance, stock control and cataloguing.
• Support the accelerated reader programme.
• Ensure library is organised, comfortable and welcoming.
• Order books and promote authors and genres.
• Read aloud to groups and promote authors and genres.
• Contribute to wider school life with positive attitude.
• Organise and promote events such as author visits, literature festival and book fairs.
• Available for primary CAS nights, early mornings and occasional weekend work.
• Carry out any tasks required by the school or regional office to facilitate smooth day‑to‑day running of the school.

  Person Specification

  • Essential:
    • Qualification in Library Science or similar.
    • Genuine interest in children’s literature.
    • Ability to inspire children to love reading.
    • Ability to read stories aloud.
    • Computer literate.
    • Absolute belief in the school vision.
    • Kind, happy and friendly persona.
    • Organised.
    • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience of a similar role.
    • Experience of working in school with children.
    • Ability to speak Arabic.

  Hours of Work

  8:00‑13:00 Monday‑Thursday, 8:00‑12:00 Friday with occasional evening and weekend work. Available for up to 5 days per year during school holidays.

  Professional Competencies

  • Learning & Getting Better – Continuously demonstrates commitment and passion for learning, supporting others in continual growth.
  • Outcome Driven – Focused on exceeding goals and KPIs.
  • Resilience – Handles setbacks calmly and effectively.
  • Community Focus – Meets and exceeds student and family needs.
  • Integrity & Ethical Management – Works ethically, upholds ISP Vision and principles.
  • Agile – Adapts to changing circumstances, solves problems in ambiguity.
  • Planning & Decision Making – Plans, organises and prioritises resources to achieve outcomes.
  • Diversity & Equity – Sensitive, aware and skilled to support diverse cultures.

  Safeguarding and Diversity Commitment

  All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, online due diligence, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks covering the previous 10 years of employment history. ISP is committed to strengthening inclusive culture and encourages candidates who share the vision to apply.