Librarian (UAE National) - New Aldar Education Charter Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:
Main Duties:
Developing and delivering ‘library information literacy’ sessions to ensure
that students are able to find the resources they require whether
books/magazines or on-line, enabling students to become independent and
effective library users.
Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each section / Grade level and
interests of the students, as well as the requirements from the teachers for
resources to support the curriculum topics.
Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed
to the classrooms as and when required.
Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system, ‘Destiny
Follett’. All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey system.
Books must be labeled and covered.

Specific Duties:
Maintaining the library data base – ensuring that records of all students and
teachers are up to date.
Following up overdue books from both students and teachers; receiving money
for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books.
Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all students’
needs, to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study.
Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage students to enjoy a
wide range of literature to foster a love of books to become life-long
readers. Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to
students.
Arranging author visits.
Arranging book fairs with local book shops.
Running the ‘Book Club’ where students can order books from a catalogue,
consolidate the order for the whole school and distribute books when they
arrive.
Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books.
Liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff and responding to enquiries on
matters within the postholder’s responsibility
Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant
legislation and school policies
Assisting with the development of policies and procedures
Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post
Undertaking any other reasonable duties within the overall function,
commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Library information / studies

Minimum Experience:
‎1 – ‎2 years of experience as a Librarian

Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills

Fluent English communication skills, written and oral
Arabic speaker is preferable
Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse
multi-cultural environment
Excellent office management skills
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative
schools based in the UAE. We educate over ‎33,000 students across our group of
owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled,
inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive
remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students
and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development,
coaching and training.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right
to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity
employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also
mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in
their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police
clearance.