Head of Library

The Teacher Librarian’s main role is to ensure the operations of the Libraries provide efficient and relevant services to successfully support the learning programmes of the school.

The position requires the person to work across all Year levels and in close consultation with the Co-Principals, the ECE & Primary Coordinators, Team leaders and staff.

The Role requires the person to: 

 Advance the school’s philosophies and educational aims

 Have a sound understanding of library information management system 

 Have a working knowledge of the national curriculum for England, early years foundation stage and the 

YCIS Chinese curriculum

 Have high level interpersonal skills and to use these effectively

 Have the ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively and concisely

 Have the ability to engage others in achieving exemplary standards throughout the school

 Be able to make practical and informed decisions based on evidence and experience

 Be enthusiastic, energetic and visible around the school

 Be able to self-manage, use initiative, plan and adhere to timelines

 Accept and follow directions from the co-principals

 Be committed to the role

Duties:

 Utilize and develop the Library Information Management system for the cataloguing and processing of 

library resources

 Supervise, direct and provide training for the Chinese library staff

 Implement and further develop for students: the library skills programme; research skills; information 

literacy programme; library orientation

 Implement and develop library policies, guidelines and procedures (eg: behavior expectations of students 

when using the library) to ensure the libraries operate efficiently and effectively

 Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues: co-teachers; specialist teachers; nonacademic staff

 In collaboration with class co-teachers, plan and present lessons related to Year Level learning programmes

 Develop the library resources to meet the needs of the student’s learning programmes and the professional 

needs of teachers 

 Use knowledge of the relevant aspects of the YCIS Curriculum, with programme planning and operational 

aspects of the libraries 

 Provide reference service and guidance to students and teachers in using library resources

 Promote with staff and students: the importance reading; the need to be ‘enquirers’; to value the library 

resources

 Manage, monitor and prepare the library budget

 Identify and contribute with ways to improve the library services

 Other duties as may be assigned by Co-principals

 Perform other duties as may be required by the Co-Principal

Qualification & Requirements:

• B.Ed., or bachelor's degree in related subjects plus a teaching certificate (PGCE & QTS & Country or State teaching licensure etc.)

• Fluent in English, teaching will be conducted in English

• At least 2 years of relevant full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher

• A level or IBDP, IGCSE experience is highly preferred

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