Secondary School Librarian

Librarian
The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an
outstanding Librarian to join a well-established, supportive team in a highly
successful and expanding school.
About the Role
The School Library is a dynamic and innovative environment which supports our
motivated and high-achieving students in a wide range of activities that
develop a love for reading and a high level of information literacy skills. As
a School Librarian, you will contribute to information literacy programmes
throughout the school and will help to support the further development of
digital library resources. You will be working closely with students providing
them guidance in study and writing skills development.
With proven organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be an excellent
communicator who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents in an
international and multicultural setting. You will have a vision of how modern
21st Century libraries can support learners and how they can be the central
resource for learning, research and collaboration for the community. Amongst
other things, you will have a good sense of humour and will be driven by your
passion to develop and grow the school library system.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum of ‎2 years ' [CL1] experience in managing library systems and information management (essential)
* Technological expertise in electronic information resources
* Deep Knowledge of research, reading, writing and literacy development
* High level of international and inter-cultural understanding (essential)
* Outstanding working experience with children and adults
About Our School
The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing
school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at
its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of
our community, educating students aged ‎3-‎18, from more than ‎90 nationalities.
The school was originally opened in ‎2009 and is now widely recognised as one
of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally
recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in
both ‎2020 and ‎2021, the only school in the world to do so.
To learn more about our school, please visit
http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/abu-dhabi
About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education is the world 's leading premium schools organisation,
with more than ‎81 schools located across over ‎32 countries in the Americas,
Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our
schools educate over ‎74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of
secondary school.
Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity,
wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are
delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a
personalised 21st-century learning experience for all students.
Every parent wants the best for their child -- so do we. Nord Anglia schools
deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic
outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to
recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable
experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning
environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.
https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us
Selection Process
Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two
professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.
Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe,
happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and
learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our
pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject
to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including
satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and
any Country of residence within the last ‎10 years.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work
environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with
diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community
- colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and
embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against
discrimination in any form.
As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are
welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to
their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all
backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.