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 librarian's role encompasses:

• Providing research and library support services for all staff and students within the school.

• Supervising the maintenance and organization of the library and its resources.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for both students and staff.

• Ensure accurate management of library resources.

• Keep detailed records, compile statistics, and generate reports as required.

• Enter cataloging details into the library's automated database.

• Regularly discard outdated and damaged materials to keep the catalog up to date.

• Assess the library's service offerings, technological needs, and media resources.

• Establish and manage the budget for library and information services.

• Develop relationships and source materials from book suppliers.

• Create and maintain specialized indexing systems and files for library collections.

• Oversee the management of the collections management system (Orison).

• Assist students and staff with daily information requests.

• Select, acquire, and process new materials to ensure a varied and contemporary collection.

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

• Inform students and staff about newly available materials.

• Promptly respond to all emails from staff and suppliers.

• Prepare the sound system for morning assemblies.

• Provide support during school events.

• Track all books borrowed by staff.

• Maintain the library in a clean and organized manner.

• Be knowledgeable about fire evacuation procedures.

• Organize book fair events.

• Attend meetings as required.

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

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

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to achieving the best results for every student while upholding the school's ethos and values.

• High expectations for children's achievement and progress.

• The capability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritize tasks.

• A commitment to confidentiality at all times.

• A dedication to safeguarding and equality principles.

• A strong desire for professional growth and development.

• A positive attitude towards innovation and change.

Whole-school organization, strategy, and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in support of its vision and values.

• Play an active role in the broader life and culture of the school.

• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and student development for aligned outcomes.

• Provide coverage when another teacher is unable to fulfill their responsibilities.

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

Health, safety, and discipline

• Advocate for the safety and well-being of students.

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

• Follow the school’s centralized behavior policy.

Professional development

• Participate in the school’s appraisal processes.

• Engage in ongoing training and development for personal improvement.

• Assist in the appraisal and professional development of colleagues when appropriate.

• Contribute to the school’s professional development initiatives as needed.

• Take part in broader development opportunities within the SIG.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and guardians.

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

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

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

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

• Foster positive professional relationships with fellow staff members.

Personal and professional conduct

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

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

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

• Comply fully with the laws and customs of the UAE at all times.

Management of staff and resources

• Supervise and guide support staff under their direction.

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

• Utilize resources allocated to them effectively.

• 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 advance student interests, including reporting any concerns as necessary.

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

Other areas of responsibility

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

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

• Contribute to the success of the UAE National Agenda.

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

Performance Appraisal

• The Librarian's performance will be continuously monitored and assessed throughout the year.

• The Librarian will undergo a two-stage appraisal process, beginning with evaluations by the Head of Operations followed by a review from the Principal.

• Both the Head of Operations and Principal will provide feedback regarding the ongoing suitability of the candidate for the role.

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