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 well-organized 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 Promote digital learning and 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-organized Hold information literacy sessions with students What we o