Library Manager (Primary)

'Charterhouse Asia operates schools where students and teachers study, create and inspire to develop their capacities to build better lives for themselves and others.'

Charterhouse School, Shenzhen, offers an exciting opportunity to be a founding member at our new campus as a Library Manager. We are seeking creative and progressive staff to build our reputation as an inspiring and dynamic learning community.

This role would suit an experienced Librarian, already living in China.

Charterhouse is one of Britain’s most prestigious independent schools. At Charterhouse School, Shenzhen, we believe we are benefitting from an illustrious 400-year-old heritage while positioned to embrace the future. Everything about the school, from the curriculum design to the layout of learning spaces, is derived from our educational ethos: Study, Create and Inspire.

We have several positions available from Grades 1-5.

We are looking for a Library Manager who:

• Will be integral to the initial set up and the founding of our school library
• Is highly organised, motivational and flexible.
• Can support teachers and students in teaching and learning
• Is committed to high standards of achievement, progress and behaviour for all learners.
• Can promote a well-organised and stimulating learning environment.
• Is committed to the promotion of reading and library resources
• Has good interpersonal skills and works well in teams.
• Possesses excellent IT skills an interest in embedding ICT into the daily library experience.
• Understands the value of the consistent application of school policies.

We can offer:

• A workplace where the well being of people matters.
• A competitive salary for all members of the faculty.
• A school built with the staff in mind.

Charterhouse School, Shenzhen,  is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment practices, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks through eeVoices. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. UK and EU passport holders will be required to obtain an ICPC check.

'Future-ready - education for a new reality.'