Vacancy Details

8808 - LIBRARIAN

Business Unit: THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL - JEBEL ALI
Location: UAE - Dubai
Closing Date 20-Jun-2021
About the Role

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

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

  • 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.

About Your Benefits

You will hold a Bachelor's Degree in librarianship/ library science. You will also have a minimum of 2 year's experience in a similar position, ideally in an educational setting. 

You will be committed and organised with excellent organisational and communication skills.  You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents

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

As one of Dubai’s preferred schools, our school has been teaching the National Curriculum for England (NCFE) FS1 to Year 13 to students from across the world since November, 2003 and we continue to be a preferred educator because of our inclusive, nurturing and growth mindset approach. Our school is in prime location with excellent facilities and known for providing a high-standard of education with highly enriching opportunities to bring out the best in every child at a very affordable price.As a GEMS Education school, our foundation of learning is based on GEMS’ four core concepts of: Always Learning. Excellence, One Team, Care


To learn more please visit http://www.thewinchesterschool.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):

1. Resume/CV

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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