Secondary Library Assistant

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Dover Court International School fosters an inclusive community delivering tailored education to support and challenge a diverse student body, ensuring excellent learning outcomes.

The Secondary Library is a lively and welcoming space at the heart of our secondary school and seeks an organised, approachable, and enthusiastic Library Assistant who enjoys supporting students and contributing to their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the circulation of library resources, including checking books in and out.
• Support students and staff by assisting them in locating books and resources.
• Organise, sort, and shelve materials accurately in line with the library’s classification system.
• Process and catalogue new books and resources, ensuring records are kept up to date and accessible.
• Coordinate the repair and maintenance of library resources, including damaged books.
• Help maintain a calm, welcoming library environment for students and staff.
• Create and update attractive displays that showcase learning opportunities, reading themes, and school events.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with students, families, and colleagues.
• Provide ongoing support to library users during school hours and as required.
• Uphold and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned by the School Librarian or leadership team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Recognized Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years related working experience is essential
• Confident and competent in the use of digital tools and technology, with the ability to work effectively in a Microsoft 365 (MS 365) environment.
• Genuine interest in the importance of literacy and promotion of the library service.
• Experience working in a library or school environment, with an understanding of effective space and resource management.
• Familiarity with using a Library Management System, including cataloguing and maintaining library records
• Available to start immediately

You can view the full job description and apply for this exciting opportunity, through our careers portal at https://careers.nordangliaeducation.com/job/Singapore-Secondary-Library-Assistant-139644/1371914733/ before the application deadline.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.