Librarian

Librarian

Job details

Salary: To be confirmed

Contract type: Full-time and permanent

Reporting to: Head of Operations, Principal.

Responsible for: Library

Main purpose

The role of the librarian includes:

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Delivering library and research support services to all staff and students within the school.

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Overseeing the upkeep of the library and its collections.

Responsibilities

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Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for both students and staff.

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Ensure precise tracking of library resources.

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Maintain records, compile statistics, and create reports when necessary.

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Input cataloguing information into the library's automated database.

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Regularly remove outdated and damaged materials, ensuring the catalog remains current.

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Evaluate library services, technology, and media needs.

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Establish and oversee the budget for library and information services.

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Source and establish relationships with book suppliers.

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Develop and manage specialized indexing systems and files for library collections.

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Maintain the collections management system (Orison).

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Assist students and staff with daily inquiries for information.

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Select, purchase, and process new materials to ensure a diverse and current collection.

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Issue overdue notices and collect fees for lost or damaged items.

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Notify students and staff when new materials are available.

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Respond to all emails from staff and suppliers promptly.

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Prepare the sound system for the morning assembly.

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Provide assistance and support during school events.

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Keep track of all books borrowed by staff.

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Ensure the library remains clean and organized.

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Have an understanding of fire evacuation procedures.

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Organize book fair events.

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Attend meetings as necessary.

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Collaborate with school staff to create an effective library usage schedule (Timetable).

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Engage with parents, teachers, students, and administrators to enhance student learning.

Personal Qualities

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A dedication to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil while promoting the school's ethos and values.

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High expectations regarding children’s achievement and progress.

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Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks.

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A commitment to confidentiality at all times.

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Dedication to safeguarding and principles of equality.

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A strong desire for professional growth and development.

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A positive outlook towards innovation and change.

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

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Contribute to the formulation, implementation, and assessment of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures to support its vision and values.

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Make a meaningful contribution to the broader life and culture of the school.

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Collaborate with others on curriculum and student development for coordinated outcomes.

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Provide cover in cases where another teacher is unable to fulfill their teaching responsibilities.

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Lead assigned extra-curricular activities before, during, and after school hours.

Health, safety and discipline

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Champion the safety and well-being of students.

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Maintain order and discipline among students, effectively managing behavior to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.

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Adhere to the school’s centralized behavior policy.

Professional development

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Participate in the school’s appraisal processes.

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Engage in ongoing training and development for personal improvement.

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Assist in the appraisal and professional development of colleagues where applicable.

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Contribute to the school’s professional development initiatives when appropriate.

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Engage with broader development opportunities within the SIG.

Communication

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Communicate effectively with students, parents, and guardians.

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Maintain effective communication with colleagues, line managers, and the leadership team.

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Interact effectively with external visitors, inspectors, and government officials.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

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Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals both within and outside the school.

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Foster effective professional relationships with fellow staff members.

Personal and professional conduct

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Uphold the public's trust in the profession, maintaining high standards of ethics and conduct both inside and outside the school.

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Demonstrate proper professional regard for the school's ethos, policies, and practices, ensuring high attendance and punctuality standards.

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Understand and operate within statutory frameworks outlining professional duties and responsibilities.

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Fully comply with the laws and customs of the UAE at all times.

Management of staff and resources

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Oversee and guide support staff assigned to their direction.

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Contribute to the recruitment and professional growth of other teachers and support personnel.

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Utilize the resources allocated to them effectively.

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Ensure equitable access and high effectiveness in resource deployment.

Safeguarding

Work in accordance with statutory safeguarding guidelines (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies.

Collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the interests of students, including reporting any concerns as necessary.

Ensure the safeguarding of all students in the school at all times.

Other areas of responsibility

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Ensure full compliance with all regulations, policies, and frameworks established by the KHDA, BSO, and the UAE Ministry of Education.

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Assist the leadership team in preparing for and executing the KHDA inspection process, developing and adhering to post-inspection action plans.

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Contribute to the success of the UAE National Agenda.

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Maintain professional communication with all KHDA and government officials, representing the school at required forums and meetings as requested by the Principal.

Performance Appraisal

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The performance of the Librarian will be continuously monitored and assessed throughout the year.

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The Librarian will undergo a two-stage appraisal process, with initial evaluations conducted by the Head of Operations and subsequently reviewed by the Principal.

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Both the Head of Operations and Principal will provide feedback regarding the continued suitability of the candidate for the position.

While every effort has been made to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, individual tasks may not be explicitly identified. Employees are expected to comply with any reasonable requests from a manager to perform work of a similar level that is not detailed in this job description.