Secondary School Librarian
Job Description
Responsible for arrangements for students to borrow library books, keeping records of books borrowed, following up on unreturned books via written letters to parents etc. Develop reading lists for various age levels. Liaise with Heads of Department to select and prepare annual library order including selection and renewal of subscriptions for periodicals. Place orders and process delivery of new books. Computer cataloguing of all books using the Dewey Decimal system if applicable and produce catalogues of books held. Repair and withdraw old books. Responsible for the storage, maintenance and access to the audio-visual library. Where appropriate, find and encourage volunteer assistance and teach volunteers the procedures and processes of the library. Maintain, update and make available examination material (past papers, syllabi etc) and college and careers material. Responsible for the general maintenance of the library ensuring it is comfortable, well lit, attractive, organised, clearly signposted etc. Participate in the selection, training and supervision of library support staff. Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times. Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Skills
Must have a degree in Library Science.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Librarian Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Founders Al Mizhar School (GFM) is a value for money National Curriculum of England School which opened in September 2018 modelled on the highly successful GEMS Founders Dubai School. It educates students from FS1 to Year 12 and will build to a full FS to Year 13 School of 4800 students in subsequent years. The school has a focus on high academic standards, computational thinking, ... social and emotional Education as well as inclusivity to allow all students to succeed through a range of academic and vocational pathways. Alongside well-equipped classrooms, the school has good sports provision, large open plan learning areas to support innovation and creative problem-solving including robotics and 3D printing, a drama/dance studio, specialist music rooms, full Wi-Fi coverage, dedicated food lab, dedicated textiles lab, science labs, art rooms and libraries. FS students have access to attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas. All classrooms are equipped with large LCD screens to enhance student learning. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, offering IGCSE, AS and A level courses in the future as well as a range of vocational pathways.
