Upper School Librarian

Upper School Librarian (Local Contract) at Dwight School Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai seeks an Upper School Librarian to enhance library services and foster a reading culture among students. The successful candidate will manage daily library operations, collaborate with educators, and lead book clubs, ensuring a vibrant educational environment. Ideal applicants will have a background in school libraries and a passion for literature.

Benefits

Friendly and helpful colleagues

Supportive, experienced leadership

Vibrant, diverse international community

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Experience working in a library in a school setting is desirable.
• Demonstrable passion for reading.
• An organized, proactive approach to work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the Upper School Library.
• Collaborate with faculty to support the development of the library curriculum.
• Lead after-school book clubs for students.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Passion for reading

Job description

Job Purpose: To provide high quality library provision.
Role and Responsibilities
Personal Assistant:
• Provide high quality library provision in line with Dwight, IBO and Dubai / UAE regulator standards and guidelines.
• Oversee daily operation of the Upper School Library, creating a culture of reading and climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice.
• Manage the library s inventory and ensure an effective sign-in and sign-out process of books and resources.
• Collaborate with faculty to regularly review the collection to ensure that displays are accurate, current, and meeting curricular needs.
• Supervise students using the library, including study periods, break and lunchtimes, to enable students to have a safe, quiet environment in which to read and study.
• Collaborate with the Head of English and Literacy Coordinator to support the development of the library curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to research and provide age-appropriate supply of English, Arabic and World Language books - fiction and non-fiction - for education, including ordering and review of new books and digital / audio resources. Ensure that new orders and displays are correctly catalogued.
• Collaborate with DP / CP faculty to research and provide academic journals and books / digital resources for the academic / study zone of the library.
• Collaborate with the Literacy Coordinator, Head of English and faculty to create opportunities to promote reading (book clubs, book fairs, visiting guest readers / authors, competitions).
• Collaborate with the Literacy Coordinator, Lower School English Leader, Head of English and Librarian (Lower School) to coordinate learning and activities for the school s annual Book Week.
• Lead two after-school book clubs (extra-curricular activities) for readers in Grades 6 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12.
• Keep up to date with outstanding practice through professional development, research and reading.
Professional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Recognize the Spark of Genius in every child and endeavour to follow the Dwight vision, mission, and pillars in every aspect of the role.
• Actively collaborate within the Dwight and IB community by developing strong partnerships with all stakeholders, as well as the local and broader community.
• Any other reasonable duties and outside hours of work as directed by the Vice Principal & Head of Upper School or Head of School.
Successful Applicant should possess criteria such as:
• Experience working in a library in a school setting is desirable.
• Demonstrable passion for reading.
• An organized, proactive approach to work is essential.
In return, we can offer:
• Friendly and helpful colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Supportive, experienced leadership.
• All the advantages of a vibrant, positive, diverse international community.
• Competitive remuneration.

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Upper School Librarian (Local Contract) at Dwight School Dubai