Dubai School Librarian: Lead Reading & Research

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby School Dubai, part of Aldar Education group, seeks an exceptional School Librarian to lead our library in the senior school and foster a culture of reading, research, and lifelong learning within the UAE. The role emphasizes supporting students and teachers with literature, digital resources, and information literacy.

The successful candidate will manage cataloguing, organize events, and collaborate on curriculum while upholding safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Experience in a school library or educational environment.
• Knowledge of cataloguing, classification, and library management systems.
• Proficiency with IT and digital learning platforms.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience organising reading programmes and events.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school library including cataloguing and inventory.
• Promote reading culture through programmes, clubs, and literacy activities.
• Help students and teachers access books and digital resources.
• Teach research skills and information literacy.
• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum.
• Organise library events, book fairs, storytelling, reading competitions.
• Maintain welcoming, safe, and well-organised library.
• Monitor usage, maintain records, and prepare reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Information literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Rugby School Dubai, part of Aldar Education group, seeks an exceptional School Librarian to lead our library in the senior school and foster a culture of reading, research, and lifelong learning within the UAE. The role emphasizes supporting students and teachers with literature, digital resources, and information literacy.

The successful candidate will manage cataloguing, organize events, and collaborate on curriculum while upholding safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning environment.