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Librarian (Bilingual - MSA)

Librarian (Bilingual - MSA)

Rashid & Latifa Schools Establishment

United Arab Emirates

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 October 2022

Job overview

Librarian (Bilingual - MSA)

Leading Possibility...

Rashid and Latifa School (RLS) was created as a unique entity by Royal Decree. We are committed to providing world class education in Dubai to ‘Inspire future leaders'.

At RLS we seek to employ talented staff who are fully engaged with the vision of the school to ‘inspire young people who are capable, life-long learners, prepared to contribute and lead in an ever-changing world'.

Our mission is to provide a personal, world-class education, within a UAE cultural context that:

  • Develops young leaders who will have a positive impact on Dubai, the UAE and the world
  • Nurtures bilingualism, responsibility, and empathy as global citizens
  • Values students as individuals and helps them identify their unique contribution and purpose

 

ABOUT US

RLS will open its unique, world leading facilities in August 2023. The facilities comprise of one campus over three sites: a mixed gender primary and two single gender secondary sites.

RLS is a prestigious school primarily for the children of The Ruling Family of Dubai. A significant number of scholarships will be available which will support Emirati students, as well as those from the international community of Dubai.

The school is currently undergoing a major repurposing and refit to unite the three sites as one school campus. These bespoke facilities will include state of the art environments, which support an informed, future focused approach to learning and teaching.

RLS will establish its place as a ‘Global Leader in Education,’ providing an engaging, modified UK National Curriculum focused on personal and collaborative learning, enabling success for all within an innovative, dynamic and data driven environment that is learner-centred.

By providing a balanced and well-grounded education we are undertaking an ambitious challenge to equip our learners with four key values and attributes:

  • Integrity            
  • Responsibility                
  • Curiosity           
  • Endeavour

 

We are committed to attracting and retaining staff of the highest calibre, actively seeking excellent educators who constantly operate at an outstanding level and beyond, as well as displaying a purposeful commitment to learner wellbeing and the life of the school.

Reward and recognition for all within RLS is of paramount importance including a positive approach to terms and conditions. To this end, all positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, private medical insurance and end of service gratuity.


PURPOSE

The Librarian will promote and maintain an exciting and active learning environment, providing high standards of service to meet the needs of learners, staff and the whole community. The Librarian will encourage curiosity, innovation and problem-solving and is integral to the cultural and social life of the school. The librarian will create a hub for all kinds of reading, cultural activities, discovery, knowledge building, deep thinking and lively discussion.


Leadership

  • Set an exemplary tone for the RLS community through modelling the school's vision, values, and ethos
  • Inspire a love of reading and facilitate independent learning and research for all stakeholders
  • Manage, develop and organise the school library to ensure flexible access to an effective learning resource and information service, which supports learning and teaching, curriculum activities, study support, and independent and recreational use
  • Lead training for learners, staff and parents to gain new knowledge, skills and dispositions for learning and personal development that they will use throughout their lives
  • Promote the use of technology and media resources throughout the school
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Assistant Head or members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties the Head of Primary deems necessary for the effective operation of the school


Learning and Teaching

  • Ensure the primary school is founded upon positive relationships that enhance each learner’s sense of belonging, level of motivation and engagement to promote successful learning
  • Support the learning and teaching objectives of the school through the effective delivery of library services to all stakeholders
  • Collaborate with teaching staff in planning and delivering a curriculum which builds communities of engaged readers
  • Develop and execute the promotion of library related programs and special events
  • Establish and maintain effective partnerships and communication with parents and the community to support and improve learner’s enjoyment and achievement and ensure the safeguarding of all stakeholders
  • Manage behaviour positively in line with school policy and practice to maintain a school culture that deliberately and carefully optimises conduct, character and academic achievement to develop a deep sense of belonging to RLS
  • Know how to tailor effective personalised provision for all learners including those for whom English is an additional language, and how to apply diversity and promote equity and inclusion in teaching
  • Develop and deliver library instruction sessions in a variety of subjects including assessment tools for learners

 

QUALITIES

  • To foster a love of reading within the community
  • Demonstrate respect for all members of the school community
  • High level of competence in the use and application of technology and data to enhance student learning
  • Demonstrate an exceptional work ethic with a positive, solution focused attitude
  • Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the community
  • Experience of working with a Learning Management System
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development with evidence or a willingness to undertake school focused action research
  • Embrace the unique opportunities the RLS campus will offer
  • Bilingual and competent in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
  • Appropriate degree in library information studies or a degree with a postgraduate library qualification
  • At least 3 years experience working in a library
  • Valid police checks and supportive references


Applications will not be reviewed without the following:

  1. CV
  2. A statement outlining your educational philosophy (of no more than two A4 pages)

 

Selection process:

  •  Deadline for applications is the 30th October 23:59 (GST)
  • Longlisting by the 4th November
  • Shortlisting by the 11th November
  • Interview dates to be confirmed

About Rashid & Latifa Schools Establishment

+971 336 1300

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