Librarian - MYP/DP

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 216,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education invites a skilled MYP/DP Librarian to lead the Secondary School library as a dynamic academic learning hub. You will develop research skills, information literacy, and independent learning, aligning resources with the IB programme and school curriculum.

You will collaborate with subject teachers, coordinators, and the Extended Essay team to support DP research tasks, uphold academic integrity, and promote reading across a diverse, international student community at our UAE campus.

Qualifications

• A recognised library, information-management, or teaching qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience in a secondary school, international school, university, or academic library is desirable.
• Experience supporting IB MYP and/or DP students is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and strategic development of the Secondary School library.
• Create a purposeful academic environment that supports research, study, collaboration, and independent learning.
• Teach research, information literacy, referencing, citation, and source-evaluation skills.
• Support DP students with the Extended Essay, Internal Assessments, and other research-based assignments.
• Promote academic integrity and educate students about plagiarism, copyright, responsible use of information.
• Collaborate with MYP and DP teachers to plan inquiry-based lessons and identify appropriate resources.
• Support the development of Approaches to Learning skills, particularly research, communication, and self-management.
• Provide individual and small-group research guidance to students.
• Develop and maintain a relevant collection of books, journals, databases, e-books, and other digital resources.
• Ensure that resources reflect the curriculum, student interests, cultural diversity, and the international nature of the school community.
• Manage library systems, cataloguing, circulation, subscriptions, purchasing, and stocktaking.
• Use library data and student feedback to evaluate engagement and inform future development.
• Promote reading for both academic development and personal enjoyment.
• Organise author visits, reading initiatives, research workshops, and academic events.
• Maintain an organised, welcoming, and appropriately supervised learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with school safeguarding, health and safety, and data-protection requirements.
• Participate in school events, professional development, and wider school activities.

Skills

Research skills

Information literacy

Collaboration

Organization

English proficiency

Education

Library information-management qualification

Teaching qualification

Tools

Library management system

Research databases

Digital learning resources

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The MYP/DP Librarian will lead the Secondary School library as an academic learning and research centre. The role supports students and teachers across the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme by developing research skills, information literacy, academic integrity, independent learning, and the effective use of print and digital resources.

The successful candidate will work closely with subject teachers, programme coordinators, and the Extended Essay Coordinator to ensure that library provision supports the curriculum and the academic needs of both MYP and DP students.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and strategic development of the Secondary School library.
• Create a purposeful academic environment that supports research, study, collaboration, and independent learning.
• Teach research, information literacy, referencing, citation, and source-evaluation skills.
• Support DP students with the Extended Essay, Internal Assessments, and other research-based assignments.
• Promote academic integrity and educate students about plagiarism, copyright, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and ethical use of information.
• Collaborate with MYP and DP teachers to plan inquiry-based lessons and identify appropriate resources.
• Support the development of Approaches to Learning skills, particularly research, communication, and self-management.
• Provide individual and small-group research guidance to students.
• Develop and maintain a relevant collection of books, journals, databases, e-books, and other digital resources.
• Ensure that resources reflect the curriculum, student interests, cultural diversity, and the international nature of the school community.
• Manage library systems, cataloguing, circulation, subscriptions, purchasing, and stocktaking.
• Use library data and student feedback to evaluate engagement and inform future development.
• Promote reading for both academic development and personal enjoyment.
• Organise author visits, reading initiatives, research workshops, and academic events.
• Maintain an organised, welcoming, and appropriately supervised learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with school safeguarding, health and safety, and data-protection requirements.
• Participate in school events, professional development, and wider school activities.

Skills Description

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised library, information-management, or teaching qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a secondary school, international school, university, or academic library.
• Experience supporting IB MYP and/or DP students is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Extended Essay and IB academic-integrity expectations is desirable.
• Experience using library-management systems, research databases, and digital learning resources.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong academic and research orientation.
• Excellent knowledge of information literacy, referencing, and source evaluation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and programme leaders.
• Confident in supporting students with complex research assignments.
• Highly organised, analytical, and attentive to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and the values of GEMS World Academy.