Description

Librarian

Business Unit: GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI

Location: UAE - Dubai

Closing Date 30-Sep-2023

About the Role

Job Purpose

Responsible for the school library, the librarian primarily has the task of introducing books and encouraging the enjoyment of reading.

Job Scope

Overall responsibility for the effective and efficient running of the school library, including supervision where appropriate of library assistants, students and volunteers.

Internal & External Interactions

Principal, school management team, staff, teachers, students, parents, educational organisations, book suppliers, publishing houses.

Key Accountabilities

Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

Assist students to find books appropriate to their reading level and interest and help students and staff source topic-related books for study.

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.

Teach younger students about books, their treatment and the library layout including the Dewey Decimal classification system.

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.

Qualifications / knowledge:

Qualification in librarianship/library science

Skills:

A committed and creative individual with excellent organisational skills. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff.

Experience:

At least one year\'s experience in a library in an educational setting.

About Your Benefits

About GEMS

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

About the School

GEMS Founders School, Dubai (GFS) opened its doors in September 2016 to over 1800 students from FS1 - Year 8. This is the most successful school opening in GEMS Education history in terms of enrolment. In September 2017, we welcomed over 3500 students and extended the school to Year 9. In September 2018, we opened our Year 10 and Year 12 (International GCSE and A Level curriculum) and started that year with 3800 children. In 2019, we reached the capacity of 4260 students in Phases 1 and 2 of our original building and in 2021 expanded to Phase 3 to provide additional facilities for extended curriculum options. We reached full capacity in 2022 with 6139 children from FS1 - Year 13. Since opening, we have established a positive learning environment for our children and staff following both the National Curriculum for England and UAE Ministry of Education curricular. As a British school overseas with over 100 nationalities, it is important that we value all of our languages and cultural understanding and use this as a catalyst to embrace the culture, history and beliefs of our student and staff body. We have been rated Good in two DSIB inspections, with the most recent one also recognising some Outstanding features. We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFS.

http://www.gemsfoundersschool-dubai.com/

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.

To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Passport-size photograph

In line with the UAE\'s Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.

Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.

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