Librarian (2023-2024)

Are you an experienced, dynamic, collaborative educator with a vision rooted
in excellence, and a passion for creativity and a love of learning? Do you
want to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team of talented teachers in a
faith-based environment? If you are, we would like to invite you to explore
teaching and academic leadership opportunities in our schools.

Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM) is best known for its
excellence in operating the US and UK Curriculum schools under the banner of
the American School of Creative Science (ASCS) and International School of
Creative Science (ISCS) in the UAE. Our campuses’ environment are carefully
designed to promote traditional moral values and ethos in addition to building
critical thinking skills and academic excellence amongst its pupils.

Our British curriculum school, International School of Creative Science (ISCS)
is looking for a creative, passionate and outstanding Librarian who value
professional development opportunities and a good work-life balance.

Job Summary:
To promote a love for reading and respect for books and the library, by
organizing interesting and exciting Library sessions. To liaise with English
and Arabic language teachers to develop activities that will support the
literacy programme at the school (story time, etc.)

To be responsible for the library, the book stock and the smooth operation of
the computer system.

To suggest stock development and help in selecting books that are appropriate
for the cultural environment and age range we cater for.

Key Responsibilities:
To keep the library organized with a classifications that correspond to the
age range of the children.
To make sure all the classes have weekly access to the library and children
can borrow books on a regular basis.
To make sure rules and procedures are set up for the library and known and
respected by all students.
To teach children basic library skills for instance to identify the fiction
and non-fiction section.
To ensure the smooth operation of Oracle library module and keep the tracking
system up to date.
To liaise with class teachers about books and book related activities that
will bring the library alive for children.
To participate in planning meetings as required.
To act in accordance of the school policy on Health and Safety policy.
Support the aims and ethos of the school as reflected in the Mission
Statement.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the Department for Education's
"Keeping Children Safe in Education" recommendations. At the International
School of Creative Science, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective
practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to
share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various
background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of
relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas
checks.

Qualification and Work Experience:
Minimum of Bachelors in Library and Information Systems or Master in
Education.

Experience of working within a school environment. School library experience ‎1
year or above.

Good knowledge of Children’s literature in Islamic, English and Arabic.

Bilingual – Arabic and English with good communication skills in both.