Teacher Librarian (IB)

King’s College UK Gurugram • International School; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College UK, Gurugram is an international school seeking a Teacher Librarian (IB) to manage the entire school library for EY to MYP, fostering a strong reading culture and inquiry-based learning. This full-time role offers an immediate start and collaboration with teaching staff to support research and information literacy.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in library and information science, with prior IB experience and completion of an IB workshop.

Qualifications

• IB School experience mandatory
• IB workshop completion mandatory
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in library and information science (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of IB philosophy and inquiry-based learning

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the whole-school library.
• Curate, organise, and maintain print and digital library resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to support inquiry-based learning and research.
• Promote reading, information literacy, and responsible use of library resources.
• Deliver library orientation and research skills sessions for pupils.
• Manage cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, inventory, and library systems.
• Organise reading initiatives, book fairs, author visits, and other library events.
• Ensure the library operates in line with school policies, safeguarding, and IB standards.
• Participate in school events and meetings.

Skills

Organisational

Communication

Collaboration

Inquiry-based learning

Information literacy

Reading culture

Education

Bachelor's in library and information science

Master's in library and information science

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

King's College UK, Gurugram is an international school with a proud tradition of educational excellence. We offer a comprehensive and innovative curriculum, with an emphasis on holistic development, intellectual growth, and global citizenship. Our campus, nestled in the scenic Aravalli Hills, provides an inspiring environment in which pupils can explore, learn, and grow.

Position: Teacher Librarian (IB)

Role Summary

The Teacher Librarian will be responsible for the effective management and development of the whole-school library, supporting learning across the EY to MYP. This is a full-time role and focuses on promoting a strong reading culture, inquiry-based learning, research skills, and information literacy while ensuring the library provides an engaging, inclusive, and well-resourced environment for pupils and staff.

Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the whole-school library.
• Curate, organise, and maintain print and digital library resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to support inquiry-based learning and research.
• Promote reading, information literacy, and responsible use of library resources.
• Deliver library orientation and research skills sessions for pupils.
• Manage cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, inventory, and library systems.
• Organise reading initiatives, book fairs, author visits, and other library events.
• Ensure the library operates in line with school policies, safeguarding, and IB standards.
• Participate in school events and meetings.
• Prior experience in an IB School is mandatory.
• Completion of an IB workshop is mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in library and information science (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of the IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning, and information literacy.
• Experience in managing a school library and library management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and collaboration skills.