Librarian

**We are looking for an experienced, talented and dedicated future member of our team who will engage with, exceed in and develop the following role**:_

This position will be expected to have responsibility for the school library, working in close liaison with the IBMYP and IBDP Coordinators.

The Librarian will oversee the strategic and day-to-day management of the school library, lead in its development and promotion and provide a service to the curriculum in order to enhance the quality of the learning experience of the students.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library programme is aligned with the mission, goals and objectives of Ermitage and meets the requirements of the IBMYP & DP programmes;
- Manage and oversee library services including operation, policies and procedures, resources, and facilities;
- Ensuring that that the library is an environment conducive to effective study and supports the aims and objectives of the School;
- Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of the library;
- Help support the creation of inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of Approaches to Learning skills within an environment based on trust and respect;
- Providing professional services in support of learning and research needs to achieve the most effective delivery of the curriculum.
- Supervise volunteers and student librarians, where applicable;
- Supporting with student supervision where appropriate
- Promote the school’s academic integrity policy and the ethical use of information;
- Promoting the proper use of the Library within the School: implementing a programme of Library skills tutorials for students.
- Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements;
- Prepare reports related to library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities;
- Perform cataloging and classification of print, audio-visual, electronic and online resources;
- Maintain inventories, compile statistics and generate reports as required;
- Provide library services in response to the information needs of library users;
- Respond to daily on-site requests for information;
- Liaising with the timetabler and SLT to support changes to timetable for curriculum based skills lessons, outside speakers, etc.
- Play a full part in the school’s admissions process including attending Saturday Admissions day(s) if and when needed;
- Performing other duties and assume accountabilities as apparent or as reasonably requested by the Head of International Section, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

**Key Requirements and Person specification**

**Required**
- Relevant experience and qualifications in overseeing the daily operational and strategic needs of the school library.
- A love of books and a desire to inspire children to read
- Ability to appraise and evaluate library materials to ensure a well balanced, up-to-date stock which meets the curricular and recreational needs of all readers
- A good command of written and spoken English and French
- Experience in managing library services, ideally in the education sector
- Strong administrative, organisational, and IT skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to communicate with pupils, colleagues and parents, and to build strong relationships with all members of the school community
- Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in France and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross cultural approach to work
- A willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the life of the pupils and school beyond the academic day, including active participation in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes.

**Preferred**

Experience in working in an international school setting
- A relevant degree and appropriate qualifications in librarianship;
- Experience in working in a MYP & DP school
- Experience or familiarity with a Library Management System (such as Destiny)
- Experience of supporting the IBDP Extended Essay
- An appreciation of the IB Philosophy
- Familiarity with various teaching resources including, where appropriate, digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning;
- Membership of a professional Library organisation (e.g. CILIP, ALIA, ALA)
- Knowledge of school’s aims and objectives, students’ abilities and reading needs, knowledge on books and digital material
- Interest in working collaboratively with both students and staff

Type d'emploi : Temps plein, CDI

Salaire : 24 000,00€ à 30 000,00€ par an

Programmation:

- Travail en journée

Lieu du poste : Un seul lieu de travail