Librarian (August 2026)

At Rashid and Latifa School (RLS), our mission centers around our people. In alignment with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision for a future crafted by dreamers, RLS aims to be the most fulfilling workplace, dedicated to leading educational advancements in Dubai. Founded by Royal Decree, RLS is committed to cultivating future leaders of the UAE and global innovators through a curriculum that emphasizes culture, wellness, play, innovation, and community.

We are in search of a dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative individual to join us as our school librarian. This person should possess a dynamic personality and the capacity to build meaningful connections with students and their families based on trust and respect. The librarian's primary responsibilities include managing and enhancing the school library to facilitate teaching, promote literacy, and encourage independent research. This position integrates resource management, information literacy instruction, and the fostering of a reading culture within the school community.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in positioning RLS as a 'Global Leader in Education' by implementing an engaging, adapted UK National Curriculum within a vibrant, research-informed environment. This role requires a leader who can instill our core values at the heart of our institution, guiding students toward a purposeful and fulfilling future.

We provide a competitive salary package, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a culture of respect where every educator is recognized as a vital learning leader.

RLS is devoted to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals who meet the outlined criteria.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of all children. As an organization, we acknowledge our duty to take all necessary measures to promote safe practices and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Our safeguarding framework will ensure adherence to best practices, and therefore, applicants will undergo thorough checks, with our interview process prioritizing safeguarding.

During the application process, you will need to provide a detailed employment history along with at least three professional references from the past decade (including your current Head of School or organization) that will be verified during the interview. Please prepare a copy of your passport, birth certificate, attested educational certificates, police clearance from every country you have lived in, and experience letters from the last 10 years.

Applications will only be accepted if they include the following:

- A complete application submission using the provided jotform link
- A CV and supporting documents
- A statement detailing your educational philosophy, not exceeding two A4 pages, which should be submitted as a PDF attachment in the jotform application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.