Secondary School Librarian

Date: 19 Jun 2024 Location: Abu Dhabi, AE Job ID: 3071 School: The British International School Abu Dhabi Company: Nord Anglia Education Secondary School 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.
The closing date for applications is 28th June 2024. The start date will be August 2024.
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’ 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

Job Description
Please click on the following link to access the job description for this vacancy - Secondary School Librarian.pdf 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.
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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.
Interviews will be held in school.
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.