IB Teacher Librarian - August 2025 - Potentially earlier for suitable candidate

IB Teacher Librarian

Bloom World Academy, located in the centre of Dubai in a state-of-the-art new building/campus, is seeking to appoint an IB Teacher Librarian to start in August 2024 (potentially sooner).

Our Story 

Bloom World Academy was launched in August 2022 and educates children from ages three to 18 years. The school has been hugely successful, so far, in challenging convention and doing things differently in Dubai for the benefit of learners, families and teachers.  

Every aspect of learning and teaching at Bloom World Academy has been considered - how we do it, why we do it and the impact it is having. This has directly led to many firsts for the UAE. BWA is the first school in UAE to start at 9am; the first school where each student and their family can choose their own timetable (learning pathways), and a school where each student has a Learning Achievement Passport (LAP) – where the performance and progress is shared with the student and family each month.  

Most of all, BWA is a school which puts family-life first – we encourage parents to be in school, even work from school in our community café, attend regular workshops and to join our weekly, celebratory community forum. 

Our approach has been successful, we are exceeding all expectations, and therefore wish and need to appoint a notable number of creative and dedicated teachers, expert practitioners – who really want to apply their skills in a forward-thinking, creative school where the craft of teaching is highly valued.  

IB Teacher Librarian – the Position 

Bloom World Academy is seeking a creative, expert practitioner, at their happiest and most effective in the classroom, but prepared, willing, and able to lead and champion our library spaces within our Senior School (MYP) and Nexus (IBDP/CP) Pre-university Centre.  

We are looking for an experienced IB teacher librarian. The librarian should provide educational and pedagogical leadership and be involved in varied collaborative investigations with teachers and students, as well as developing and managing the library itself.  You will be able to teach students of all abilities, demonstrate a proven track record of securing outstanding student outcomes as well as having the ability to positively influence the practice of other teachers.

As an IB Teacher Librarian, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic learning environment within our International Baccalaureate (IB) program. You will serve as a bridge between students, teachers, and the wealth of resources available in our school library. This role combines traditional librarian responsibilities with a focus on supporting IB curriculum integration, information literacy, and research skills development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about literature, possess a strong understanding of the IB framework, and have the ability to inspire a love for reading and inquiry-based learning.

It is desirable that you have experience of the IB programme, albeit not essential, as training will be given.

The BWA Community  

BWA teachers are part of a community which is cohesive, spirited and sociable. BWA teachers enjoy genuine friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their well-being, and are a team in the true sense. BWA teachers are flexible, problem solvers and are not fazed by the more mundane challenges of developing a new school. At BWA teachers are expected to be good-humoured and build positive working relationships with families. All staff are encouraged to be creative and partake/lead community events. 

Required Candidate Profile 

• Advanced/proficient-level English language skills 
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Library Science or similar experience, with a PGCE in Education with QTS or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of various offline and online resources/platforms (i.e. JSTOR/Follett, etc.)
• IB DP/CP experience strongly preferred - including TOK, IA or Extended Essay knowledge and support
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience teaching in a reputable school 
• Demonstrates professionalism, enthusiasm, commitment and integrity  
• Inter-cultural awareness, well-developed communication skills and excited to engage with students and parents

What we Offer 

• Competitive tax-free salary 
• School provided accommodation or appropriate allowance 
• School places for dependent children 
• Private medical insurance for yourself and family 
• Annual airfare 
• End of contract gratuity as per the UAE labour law 
• Bespoke professional development training programme 

How to Apply 

Please complete the online TES application form in full to apply. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. 

The school reserves the right to contact applicants and appoint before the closing date of the advertisement. 

Bloom World Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students and staff in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to application, qualification, identity and criminal record checks, as well as the presentation of positive references. 

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization.