Aldar Education is seeking a Librarian for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing on 1 August 2025.
Muna British Academy is relocating to Saadiyat Island. It was recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) currently serving over 700 students from Nursery – Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England. Next year will see the school grow and open a Year 7 for the first time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing and delivering ‘library information literacy’ sessions to ensure that students are able to find the resources they require whether books/magazines or on-line, enabling students to become independent and effective library users.
- Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each section / Grade level and interests of the students, as well as the requirements from the teachers for resources to support the curriculum topics.
- Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to the classrooms as and when required.
- Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system, ‘Destiny Follett’. All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey system. Books must be labelled and covered.
- Maintaining the library data base – ensuring that records of all students and teachers are up to date.
- Following up overdue books from both students and teachers; receiving money for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books.
- Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all students’ needs, to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study.
- Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage students to enjoy a wide range of literature to foster a love of books to become life-long readers. Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to students.
- Arranging author visits.
- Arranging book fairs with local book shops.
- Running the ‘Book Club’ where students can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school and distribute books when they arrive.
- Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books.
- Liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff and responding to enquiries on matters within the postholder’s responsibility
- Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies
- Assisting with the development of policies and procedures
- Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in library studies/relevant preferred.
Minimum Experience: Two years of experience in similar role in a school setting.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
1. Fluent English communication skills, written and oral. Arabic proficiency an advantage.
2. Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents.
3. Demonstrable organizational skills.
4. Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
5. Creativity and innovation.
APPLICATION:
An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the portal and careers site.
THE PROCESS:
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.