Learning Resource Coordinator - Al Danah Charter School AY (2026-2027)

Role Overview

Aldar Education is looking for a Learning Resource Coordinator to join Al Danah Charter School in Abu Dhabi for the 2026-2027 academic year. The school delivers the American Curriculum and sits in the centre of Abu Dhabi. It is part of a well-regarded education group known for strong teaching, learning, and a diverse school community guided by the mission: Excite, Challenge, Empower.

The role suits someone who shares the organization’s values, understands the cultural context of the region, and is excited to contribute to a high-performing school environment.

Core Duties

• Manage all learning resources in the DESTINY library platform and ensure every item is classified using the Dewey system, with books properly labelled and covered.
• Keep pupil and staff library records current in the database.
• Track overdue loans for students and teachers, collect payment for lost or damaged items, and repair damaged books where needed.
• Issue and receive books, then return them to the shelves in the correct place.
• Take part in any training needed to carry out the role effectively.
• Choose and order books and other resources suited to each key stage, student interests, and curriculum topics requested by teachers.
• Attend curriculum compliance meetings and make sure stock meets cultural sensitivity and compliance standards.
• Check books against Aldar policy, removing or covering any material that does not meet requirements.
• Prepare the annual resource order within budget, selecting materials appropriate for students’ ages, interests, and curriculum support needs.
• Process all resources so they are ready for shelving, including labelling and covering as required.
• Remove damaged, outdated, or unsuitable stock using the CREW method.
• Keep the library welcoming, organised, and suitable for all learners.
• Arrange author visits and other reading-related events.
• Plan and deliver library information literacy sessions so pupils can find print and digital resources independently.
• Work with teachers to provide topic resources for classroom use when required.
• Redesign the library in line with the AYA vision, including creating flexible areas for research, creativity, relaxation, and quiet study.
• Promote reading through engaging displays that encourage pupils to explore a broad range of books and build lifelong reading habits.
• Stay informed about new publications so suitable recommendations can be made to pupils.
• Supervise behaviour and support student use of the library and its resources at all times, both during drop-in use and scheduled sessions.
• Communicate with parents about practical ways to support reading at home.
• Organise book fairs with a local bookshop and run house competitions to strengthen whole-school literacy.
• Operate the Book Club by collecting pupil orders from a catalogue, consolidating school-wide requests, and distributing books on arrival.
• Support EAL students with literacy development and monitor their progress.
• Assist teachers and run intervention groups as needed.
• Administer the Accelerated Reader database, including class and staff setup, day-to-day maintenance, teacher support, and resource management for the programme.
• Run and monitor AR and Star Reading quizzes, then share the resulting data with teachers.
• Facilitate CATS testing.
• Follow health and safety rules, applicable legislation, and school policies at all times.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with senior leaders, department heads, students, and parents.
• A proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute effectively in a high-achieving setting.
• Initiative and readiness to begin contributing quickly.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates should also have at least 1 year of experience in the same field.

Additional Information

The role may be updated by the employer at any time and is not limited to the duties listed above. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from UAE Nationals as part of its national development strategy.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Any offer will depend on satisfactory references and police clearance.