Librarian

Repton School Al Barsha is seeking an outstanding Librarian for an immediate start.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Library Management and already be living in the UAE with their own visa.

This is a term time only position, and hours are 7.30am - 4.30pm

Main duties and responsibilities  

• Administer all book issues, book returns and reservations  
• Receive and process new stock in addition to maintaining stock in good order  
• Maintain bibliographic and catalogue data on the school library management system  
• Assist students and academic staff in the location of print and non-print resources  
• Create and update user/borrower records on the library management system  
• Assist with training of students and academic staff in the use of the online catalogue and database  
• Assist in maintaining the appearance and ambience of the library  
• Maintain equipment records and assist with inventory/stocktaking  
• Assist in the preparation of display boards/bulletins and scheduled library events  
• Assist with author visits, book days, and other events to promote the use of the Library and a reading culture
  

About Repton School Al Barsha

Repton School Al Barsha is currently a Prep School catering from Nursery (FS1) to Year 8, with exciting plans to extend into Year 9 to 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton School Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Repton Family of Schools is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years