Head Librarian: Lead Learning Resource Centre

The British School Manila; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School Manila is seeking a Head Librarian to lead the strategic and operational development of the Learning Resource Centre, ensuring a welcoming, well-resourced environment that supports teaching, literacy and reading across the School.

You will manage resources, budgets and staff, promote a culture of reading, collaborate with teachers, and contribute to policies and future resource planning within a leading international school in Manila.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in library or learning resource centre management, preferably in education.
• Strong knowledge of library resources, information systems and digital learning resources.
• Leadership and people-management experience with a passion for reading.
• Organised and proactive, with budget and resource management ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day and strategic management of the Learning Resource Centre, including resources, systems, budget and operations.
• Line manage three LRC team members, set expectations and support professional development.
• Promote reading through literacy initiatives and a strong reading culture.
• Oversee selection, cataloguing, maintenance and evaluation of print and digital resources.
• Manage information and inventory systems, using data to inform planning and purchasing.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning and organise enrichment opportunities.
• Advise leadership on resource needs and future developments.
• Promote the LRC across the BSM community and maintain professional networks.

Skills

Leadership & management

Reading promotion

Budget management

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Six years of management in library/learning resources

Tools

Library information systems

Digital learning resources

Job description

The British School Manila is seeking a Head Librarian to lead the strategic and operational development of the Learning Resource Centre, ensuring a welcoming, well-resourced environment that supports teaching, literacy and reading across the School.

You will manage resources, budgets and staff, promote a culture of reading, collaborate with teachers, and contribute to policies and future resource planning within a leading international school in Manila.