This job offer is not available in your country.

Librarian (Family Sponsored)

TES FE NewsDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar

15 days ago

Job description

Overview

Al Khor International School is a 4 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by QatarEnergy LNG, the world's largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters for the children of the company's employees. The school is one of the largest international schools in the Middle East, with approximately 4,000 students across our British and CBSE curriculum schools. The school is located in Al Khor Community, 40 minutes north of Doha.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated librarian. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with the ability to create a positive learning environment and a commitment to support high-quality teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region.

Skills And Qualities

Relevant degree
Library experience, preferably in an educational setting
Knowledge of online cataloguing systems e.g. Oliver
Commitment to student well-being and learning
Good communication and people skills
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Ability to speak Arabic would be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

Organise and manage the library to create an engaging and stimulating learning environment and promote a love of reading

Liaise with teachers to plan library lessons, and ensure collections and library displays align with curriculum themes

Review resources to ensure content is age and culturally appropriate, as per school and Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) guidelines

Administer the loan and return of books and resources in line with school policy

Create, update and manage information resources

Classify and catalogue new library resources online, using Oliver software

Shelve books using the Dewey system to ensure collections are well-organised

Hold information literacy sessions with students

What We Offer

Our excellent compensation package includes :

A competitive tax-free salary

High-quality professional learning and development

End of service benefits

Recruitment Requirements

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit a fully attested degree certificate, transcript and a police certificate.

Please note that due to government regulations we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years of age.

How

Create a job alert for this search

Family • Doha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar