Librarian (AY 24-25)

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 and Bahrain. 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 classification 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.