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School Librarian 1
Posted on Nov. 25, 2024
- Montreux, Switzerland
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- Full Time
School Librarian 1
Location:
Montreux, CH
Date: 25 Nov 2024
Application closing date:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The school librarian is responsible for the management, development, promotion and evaluation of effective learning resources and information services which support learning and teaching across the whole school. The librarian is also a key member of school staff, serving as a school Tutor as well as contributing to the academic life of school through the delivery of lessons on research and literacy skills, and supporting the IB DP Extended Essay program.
Experience of leading a library and working in a school environment with children is essential.
This role is full-time, term-time only and benefits from full school holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership of library
- Plan, implement and evaluate the library’s strategic plan, policies, and services that support teaching and learning across the whole school age range
- Create a positive, warm, and welcoming atmosphere so that the library is the heart of the school
- Promote reading, researching, and use of library space and resources through displays, events, and programs
- Develop library collection of print and electronic resources in consultation with Heads of Faculty
- Select, order, process, and catalog new stock
- Administer Follett Destiny library management system
- Develop, maintain, and administer library website
- Submit annual budget proposal and administer library budget
Curriculum involvement
- Coordinate and participate in the planning and implementation of an information skills curriculum which includes appreciation of resources, information retrieval, and utilisation of resources
- Delivery library lessons in Junior School to promote a love of learning
- Support the role of academic research of Extended Essay, Internal Assessments, Personal Projects, and project-based learning
- Be a Tutor, providing pastoral and academic guidance to a small tutor group of students
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Experience of leadership of a library
- Experience in a school setting
- University degree in appropriate subject
- Appropriate right to work
- An unwavering commitment to the development of students
- A demonstrable passion for the profession
- Excellent organisational skills
- A positive attitude to change
- A continuous improvement mindset
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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