Teacher Librarian

Dover Court International School is looking to recruit a Teacher Librarian to start in August 2026.

The purpose of the role is to develop the Secondary library provision and programmes, along with the vision for the Secondary library with the Secondary School Leadership Team. Enhance reading resources and access to research for Secondary School students with a specific focus on developing Sixth Form provision. Audit resources, investigate, cost and submit proposals for online resources for students in liaison with Heads of Faculty and the Sixth Form team. Contribute to the development of IB ATLs, specifically planning and teaching research skills, academic integrity, digital citizenship and literacy Yr 7-13 in collaboration with faculty. Provide support to the Sixth Form team by contributing to programming, the Extended Essay, university and further education planning and guidance and the core. Teach/contribute to aspects of the IB core as agreed (TOK, CAS).

Areas of Responsibility:

Key Tasks

. Leadership and management of the Secondary library, developing efficient systems, procedures and policies.

. Develop the Secondary library area as a positive, flexible, multi-functional safe space, which prioritises learning for students.

. Organising and cataloguing of existing resources using established systems.

. Auditing of resources and management of the Secondary library budget allocation.

. Developing a broad range of inclusive library resources (print and digital) which reflect our international, inter-cultural community, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

. Regularly refresh and promote library resources to create interest and demand.

. Specifically focus on supporting Sixth Form learning programmes increasing access to a variety of appropriate resources.

. Lead the Sixth Form Extended Essay training, process and submission working with teachers and students.

. Develop and lead programming for ATL development specifically research skills and academic integrity from Year 7 to 13.

. As a member of the Sixth Form Team, contribute to guidance and careers planning, the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS.

. Assist students in sourcing, selecting and critically evaluating sources of information.

. Attend Head of Faculty and Sixth Form team meetings.

. Participate in the development of digital technologies and digital citizenship programmes.

. Contribute to displays, events, school news which promotes literacy.

. Build effective links and networks with further education in Singapore to develop provision for Sixth Form.

. Contribute to the school CCA programme.

. Student supervision duties as directed to support student safeguarding

. Support the smooth running of the secondary school.

. Appropriate teaching load in specialist teaching area

. Provide support for access arrangements to the examination team during external examination sessions.

Communication

. Create clear and concise information for teachers and students on library vision, services and operation.

. Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of library access for Secondary students.

. Maintain regular and informative communication with teaching staff and leadership in developing provision and supporting teachers and learners.

. Effectively communicate with parents regarding library related matters.

Organisation & Compliance

. Utilise the library catalogue system.

. Develop efficient administration to support teachers and students.

. Maintain accurate records, assisting in developing the Secondary School Team and SharePoint.

. Follow Health and Safety emergency procedures, be aware of students accessing the library with specific learning/medical needs.

Other Requirements

• Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school
• Act in an exemplary manner in relation to Safeguarding, ensuring excellent working knowledge of practices and procedures
• Be alert to issues of Health & Safety informing relevant departments of concerns
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the school's mission, strategic priorities and structures
• Attend professional learning related to the role and set professional goals.
• Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the Head of School.

Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values:

. Opportunity - for us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.

. Impact - for us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting.

. Leadership - for us, leadership is about considering the team's needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility.

. Respect - for us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right.

All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of NAE's commitment to invest in staff as the key resource.

Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and adhere to NAE and school policies with regard to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• Degree
• Secondary teaching qualification

Experience

• International teaching experience
• Post-16 experience
• IB Diploma programme experience
• Supporting diverse learners in a school /post-16 environment

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superb time management
• Attention to detail
• Good and efficient working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent document management skills
• Ability to develop excellent knowledge of iSAMs and other library software used by the school and external organisations

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Sense of humour
• Team player
• Ability to work independently, setting own deadlines
• Passionate about education and young people
• Well presented, calm and polite
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
• Confident global citizen, culturally agile and adaptable, able to relate well and work with people of different backgrounds and cultures
• Understand the complex and demanding environment of an international school community
• Able to show initiative in the development of systems and communication
• Empathy towards our diverse learners and calm, considered responses to students and parents

Other

Current Enhanced CRB disclosure or equivalent, for countries lived in last 10 years.

Essential Safeguarding

Dover Court International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, in accordance with our safer recruitment practice. Interviews will, if possible, be conducted in person, exploring candidates suitability to work with children.