Female School Librarian

Misk Schools welcomes applications from female librarians who would like to join our school for an immediate start, or in January 2023. 

Founded by HRH Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2016, Misk Schools is a state-of-the-art school in Riyadh that aims to prepare the next generation of Saudi leaders. 

It aspires to push forward the frontier of innovation in education, with a focus on approaches that enable students to grow into high-performing, inquisitive, problem-solving learners who have the spirit to become future leaders and exemplary citizens of the world. 

As it grows, the school will play an increasingly important role in the Kingdom’s journey toward strengthening the three pillars of Vision 2030: A Vibrant Society; A Thriving Economy, and an Ambitious Nation. 

Misk Schools is part of HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz’s Misk Foundation, a youth organization established in 2011 to cultivate and encourage learning and leadership among the Kingdom’s youth, for a better future in Saudi Arabia. Both organizations are not for profit.

To find out more about our school then please visit our website - https://www.miskschools.edu.sa/

To apply, please submit an application using the link below. You should include a cover letter addressing:

• your reasons for showing an interest in the school
• your reasons for wishing to live and work in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• a summary of your skills and experience
• the specific qualities you bring to your application. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st October 2022. Please note that, due to the expected high volume of candidates, we will only contact those shortlisted. Early applications are recommended. 

To find out more about Misk Foundation, visit https://misk.org.sa/en/

Areas of responsibility:

• develop, maintain and enforce the Misk Schools Library policies and procedures
• manage the Library budget, ordering new materials to extend and enlarge the Library
• resource
• manage Library resources in the Primary and Middle Schools, including the organization and classification of the collection
• manage the Arabic catalog, with the assistance of the Vice Principal
• exercise discretion when selecting age and culturally appropriate resources and materials
• manage the circulation function including issuing protocols
• organize the physical resource including the location of resources, the library environment
• and themed displays
• undertake public service outreach by responding to student, parent and staff requests for
• books and other resources
• assess and report upon work completed by students in line with Misk Schools assessment
• policies
• establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students and external
• agencies
• encourage and develop positive attitudes in all students and devise strategies to promote
• student well-being as well as equality and diversity
• maintain constantly high expectations of student behaviour, in line with Misk Schools policy,
• providing students with a secure, safe and structured learning environment
• participate in further training and professional development opportunities provided by Misk Schools
• participate in the co-curricular activities of Misk Schools
• participate in parent consultations, Curriculum Reviews and Annual Reviews, as required
• conduct daily activity with reference to Misk Schools policy
• embed Misk Schools culture and ethics in all activities
• collaborate with the Principal to establish and achieve personal performance objectives
• work as a team member with colleagues across the organisation
• maintain the stakeholder as the focus of all activities
• work flexibly according to the needs of the organisation
• innovate systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• undertake additional duties as and when required by The School Principal.

Staff responsibility:

• line manage the Library team and operate Misk Schools Performance Management
• processes.

Safeguarding:

• the post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young
• people, follow the school’s safeguarding policies and the staff code of conduct. They will
• directly support the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a priority to ensure the safety and
• well-being of all students at the school.

Suitable qualifications:

• bachelor’s degree (essential)
• Librarian qualification (desirable).

Desirable experience:

• at least two years of experience running a successful school library.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• ability to build effective working relationships
• recent evidence of relevant CPD
• ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility
• ability to set high expectations to inspire, motivate and challenge the students
• IT proficiency including Microsoft and Google office tools Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
• experience in engaging with the parent body
• experience in working with students who have a variety of learning, social and psychological needs.