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Librarian (Local Hire)

Al Khor International School (AKIS)

Qatar

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
26 July 2020

Job overview

About Us:

Al Khor International School is a 3 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by Qatargas, the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters primarily for the children of the company’s employees. We are one of the largest international schools in the Middle East with more than 4,000 students across our KG, British Curriculum and CBSE Curriculum schools. The school has exceptional facilities and is located in Al Khor Community, 40 minutes north of Qatar’s capital city Doha.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced librarian. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with the ability to nurture a passion for learning in all students, and a commitment to support high quality learning and teaching. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region

Skills & Qualities:

  • Relevant degree
  • Library experience, preferably in an educational setting 
  • Knowledge of online cataloguing systems e.g. Oliver
  • Commitment to student wellbeing 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 environment to engage students and stimulate a love of reading
  • Liaise with teachers to plan library lessons, and ensure collections and library displays synchronise with curriculum themes
  • Review resources to ensure content is age and culturally appropriate, as deemed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE)
  • Ensure users return books on time, and collect overdue book fines in accordance 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 highly competitive tax-free salary
  • High quality Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  • 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 police certificate.

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

How to apply:

Please click the apply button.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:

26 July 2020 

For further information about the school, please visit http://www.akis.sch.qa 

Al Khor International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

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About Al Khor International School (AKIS)

About Al Khor International School

Owned by QatarEnergy LNG– one of the largest natural gas-producing companies in the world, AKIS was established to cater primarily for the children of its employees. The school is located in Al Khor Community, approximately 40Km north of Doha.

A co-educational and non-selective school, AKIS offers the following provision to students from Kindergarten through to Post 16 (3-18 years of age):

  • British Curriculum (BC)
  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India
  • Ministry of Education and Higher Education Curriculum, including Arabic Language, Qatar History and Islamic Studies.

Over 4,000 students are taught across five buildings, by a dedicated and skilled team of 500+ academic staff, and are supported by a team of more than 50 administrative staff.

AKIS BC, and CBSE are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and fully comply with its resolutions and the laws of the State of Qatar.


Vision

Securing our future through a premiere education.


Mission

AKIS proudly serves QatarEnergy LNG by providing a world-class education, which inspires us to find our passions and reach our potential. We are encouraged to develop knowledge, understanding and wisdom, while celebrating our shared humanity and forging friendships across cultures. Learning leads the way to building a better, more peaceful world.


Pillars

  • Positive and well-being
  • Engaging learning
  • Outstanding achievement
  • Caring community
  • Personal growth
  • Global citizenship

Values

We conduct ourselves with integrity and uphold the following values:

  • Honesty
  • Kindness
  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Responsibility


Strategic Choices

  • Academic and operational excellence
  • Stakeholder engagement and partnerships
  • Cultural diversity
  • Professional integrity and collective responsibility


Accreditations

As part of our vision to become one of the leading international schools in the Middle East and mission to provide a world class education for our students, we currently have the following accreditation, from leading educational associations:

  • Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOE)
  • Council of British International Schools (COBIS) - Accredited Member
  • British Schools in the Middle East
  • British Schools Overseas
  • Council of International Schools
  • International English Testing System (IELTS) Testing Centre


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