Requirements
only FemaleOutstanding written and spoken communication skills in English.Strong behavior management skills to maintain a productive, respectful study environment.A passion for youth literature and global cultural trends.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure during peak research periods.
Description
1. Teaching & Learning Support (Information Literacy)Research Skills Delivery: Design and deliver structured lessons on research methodologies, media literacy, and digital citizenship to Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5.Academic Integrity Guidance: Teach ethical research practices, academic honesty, and the proper use of citation styles (e.g., MLA, APA). Guide students on the responsible use of AI tools in research.Exam & Project Support: Provide specialized research workshops and one-on-one tracking for upper secondary students tackling independent research projects, such as the IB Extended Essay (EE) or the Cambridge International Project Qualification (IPQ).Curriculum Collaboration: Partner with Heads of Department and classroom teachers to co-plan resource boxes and digital reading lists that directly support current curriculum units.2. Reading Advocacy & Literacy CulturePromote Reading for Pleasure: Curate age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction collections that appeal to a highly diverse, multicultural student body, including dedicated resources for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners.Events & Initiatives: Lead and organize high-impact whole-school literacy events, including Book Week, author visits, book clubs, and reading challenges.Reader’s Advisory: Provide personalized book recommendations to students to stimulate broad reading habits.3. Library Management & Collection DevelopmentResource Procurement: Strategically manage the library budget to purchase up-to-date print books, periodicals, e-books, and digital academic databases (e.g., JSTOR, EBSCO, Britannica School).Cataloguing & Systems: Oversee the Library Management System (e.g., Destiny) to ensure accurate cataloguing, classification, and tracking of all materials.Collection Upkeep: Conduct regular inventory checks, weeding (removing outdated or damaged materials), and data analysis on library usage to guide future spending.Supervision: Lead and manage the Library Assistant team, delegating day-to-day administrative tasks like shelving and circulation desk operations.4. Environment & Community EngagementCreate a Positive Hub: Maintain a welcoming, safe, and flexible physical space suitable for both quiet independent study and collaborative group work.Communication: Promote library updates, new arrivals, and academic resources through regular newsletters or portal updates to parents, students, and faculty.