Librarian- January 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School invites a Librarian to lead the secondary school library starting January 2027. You will promote reading, support teaching and independent study, and create an inclusive, engaging library environment.

Responsibilities include cataloguing, circulation, subscriptions, and liaising with departments to source topic-related books while ensuring ICT equipment is well maintained.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in librarianship or Library Science.
• At least one year's experience in a library in an educational setting.
• Able to work effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to borrow and find books based on reading level and interest.
• Catalog all books and manage library records and subscriptions.
• Maintain ICT equipment and library space to be welcoming and well lit.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department for book orders and renewals.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to school library programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading promotion

Education

Librarianship or Library Science qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school, educating students from FS1 to Year 9, expanding to include Year 10 in September 2027, and annual growth to Year 13. With a diverse student body of over 870 students from more than 48 nationalities, our school combines a strong sense of community with a commitment to the highest academic standards. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our new, purpose-built secondary campus — a state-of-the-art facility designed to further enrich the world‑class education we offer across two sites.

We are looking to appoint a Librarian for January 2027 start.

If you are passionate about promoting a love of reading and learning, supporting students and staff in accessing a diverse range of resources, and creating an engaging and welcoming library environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference as part of our high-performing team and drive the #RoyalStandard.

Job Purpose:

To lead and support the effective operation of the secondary school library, providing students and staff with access to high-quality, relevant and diverse resources that support teaching, learning and independent study. The role will promote a strong culture of reading, develop students’ information and research skills, and create an engaging, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Assist students to find books appropriate to their reading level and interest and help students and staff source topic‑related books for study.
• Responsible for arrangements for students to borrow library books, keeping records of borrowed books, following up on unreturned books via written letters to parents etc.
• Liaise with Heads of Department to select and prepare annual library order including selection and renewal of subscriptions for periodicals. Process delivery of new books.
• Computer cataloguing of all books using the Dewey Decimal system if applicable and produce catalogues of books held.
• Responsible for the storage, maintenance and access to ICT equipment in the library.
• Where appropriate, find and encourage volunteer assistance and teach volunteers the procedures and processes of the library.
• Responsible for the general maintenance of the library ensuring it is comfortable, well lit, attractive, organised, clearly signposted etc.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Skills Description

• Qualifications in librarianship or Library Science
• At least one year's experience in a library in an educational setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff

Closing date October 30th, 2026. Candidates will be notified if they are shortlisted for interview.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre‑employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.