School Librarian

Aldar Academies; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby School Dubai, part of the Aldar Education group, invites applications for an exceptional School Librarian to lead our senior school library. You will foster a culture of reading, research and lifelong learning across the school, supporting students and teachers with books, digital resources and information literacy.

Based in Dubai's Nad Al Sheba district, the successful candidate will manage cataloguing, circulation and events, collaborate with curriculum teams, promote reading programmes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Experience in a school library or educational environment.
• Knowledge of library management, cataloguing, and classification systems.
• Excellent communication and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school library including cataloguing and inventory of resources.
• Promote a positive reading culture through reading programmes, book clubs and literacy activities.
• Support students and teachers in accessing books, digital resources and research materials.
• Teach students effective information literacy and research skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum and learning activities.
• Organise library events, book fairs, storytelling sessions and reading competitions.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe and well-organised library environment.
• Monitor library usage, maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Library management

IT & digital platforms

Reading promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Rugby School Dubai is looking for an exceptional School Librarian to lead and develop our library provision within senior school fostering a culture of reading research and lifelong learning across the school Rugby School Dubai RSD opened its doors in August 2026 It is the next chapter of Rugby School s legacy where British heritage meets the UAE s forward ambition Guided by the ethos The Whole Person The Whole Point we pair academic depth with pastoral strength so pupils grow in scholarship and in self Across rigorous academics sport performing arts and music leadership and service and House life every experience will help each child find their voice expand their horizons and lead with purpose This is more than a school it is a community where character leads achievement and tradition inspires tomorrow The school takes pupils from FS1 to Year 13 and is located in the Nad Al Sheba district of Dubai We are proud members of the Aldar Education group

About you

Rugby School Dubai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment All appointments are subject to satisfactory references police clearance and qualification verification in line with KHDA requirements.

Qualifications amp Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Library and Information Science Library Studies Education or a related field
• Previous experience working in a school library or educational environment
• Good knowledge of library management cataloguing and classification systems
• Proficiency in library management systems IT and digital learning platforms
• Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to engage students promote reading and support teaching and learning
• Experience organising reading programmes literacy activities and library events
• Knowledge of children s literature and age-appropriate learning resources
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about reading and promoting lifelong learning
• Creative proactive and student-focused
• Patient approachable and collaborative
• Committed to safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning environment

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school library including cataloguing circulation and inventory of resources
• Promote a positive reading culture through reading programmes book clubs and literacy activities
• Support students and teachers in accessing books digital resources and research materials
• Teach students effective research information literacy and responsible use of digital resources
• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum and learning activities
• Organise library events book fairs storytelling sessions and reading competitions
• Maintain a welcoming safe and well-organised library environment
• Monitor library usage maintain records and prepare reports

About you:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, Library Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience working in a school library or educational environment.
• Good knowledge of library management, cataloguing, and classification systems.
• Proficiency in library management systems, IT, and digital learning platforms.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to engage students, promote reading, and support teaching and learning.
• Experience organising reading programmes, literacy activities, and library events.
• Knowledge of children's literature and age-appropriate learning resources.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about reading and promoting lifelong learning.
• Creative, proactive, and student-focused.
• Patient, approachable, and collaborative.
• Committed to safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning environment.