Librarian (Family Sponsored)

About us

Al Khor International School is a 4 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by QatarEnergy LNG, the world's largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters for the children of the company's employees. We are one of the largest international schools in the Middle East, with approximately 4,000 students across our British 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 create a positive learning environment and a commitment to support high-quality teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region.

Skills and qualities:

• Relevant degree
• Library experience, preferably in an educational setting
• Knowledge of online cataloguing systems e.g. Oliver
• Commitment to student well-being 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 to create an engaging and stimulating learning environment and promote a love of reading
• Liaise with teachers to plan library lessons, and ensure collections and library displays align with curriculum themes
• Review resources to ensure content is age and culturally appropriate, as per school and Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) guidelines
• Administer the loan and return of books and resources in line 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 competitive tax-free salary
• High-quality professional learning and development
• 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 a 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 on this link and apply on the relevant AKIS job posting.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:

2 November 2024

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

Al Khor International School is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people. As such, all staff are expected to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening which includes reference checks with their previous employers and a thorough criminal record check.