School Librarian

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com

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