The role of a Librarian is pivotal in fostering a culture of reading for pleasure and academic research, ensuring students have access to high-quality resources. In this dynamic school library setting, the Librarian will play a key role in promoting literacy, information literacy, and digital citizenship.
Responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day running of the library, managing circulation, cataloguing, and collection development. The Librarian will also promote a reading culture across the school through events, book fairs, author visits, and reading challenges.
To support students and teachers in locating appropriate print and digital resources for research and leisure reading, the Librarian will deliver library sessions to develop information literacy and research skills. Collaboration with teaching staff is essential to integrate library resources into the curriculum.
Maintaining an inclusive, welcoming, and age-appropriate environment for all users is crucial. Managing the library budget and ordering new materials as needed are also important tasks.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a school or educational library setting. Strong organisational and communication skills are necessary. A passion for literature and literacy promotion among children and young people is essential.
The successful candidate will be confident in using library management systems and digital research tools. Fluency in English is required, with Portuguese being a plus. A relevant qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent is desirable.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. As part of our international family of schools, you will have the chance to contribute to the academic and personal development of students from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group. This commitment to our employees ensures that we remain at the forefront of education globally.