Librarian (UAE National) - Immediate Start

Role Overview

Aldar Education is looking to appoint a capable Librarian for Bateen World Academy in Abu Dhabi on an immediate-start basis. The school is an outstanding ADEK-rated international institution established in 2011, delivering the IB PYP, IB DP, IB Certificate pathway, IB CP, and BTEC programmes. It has a strong track record of high academic outcomes, including excellent IGCSE and IB results, and a values-led culture built on excellence, respect, collaboration, creativity, and passion.

This role is suited to a proactive and collaborative professional who can support students, staff, and the wider school community while contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.

Key Duties

• Deliver library and information-literacy sessions that help students locate and use books, magazines, and online resources independently.
• Choose and order new reading materials suited to different grade levels, student interests, and curriculum requirements.
• Work with teachers to provide topic-related resources for classroom use when needed.
• Record all library items in the automated Destiny Follett system and classify them using the Dewey system; ensure books are labelled and covered.
• Keep the library database updated with accurate student and staff records.
• Monitor overdue items, collect payment for lost or damaged books, and carry out basic repairs where required.
• Maintain a welcoming library space for quiet reading and independent study.
• Encourage reading through displays, recommendations, and awareness of new releases.
• Organise author visits and coordinate book fairs with local bookshops.
• Run the Book Club process, including collecting orders, consolidating school-wide requests, and distributing books on arrival.
• Issue and return books, and reshelve items after use.
• Respond to queries from teaching and non-teaching staff within the scope of the role.
• Follow health and safety rules, applicable legislation, and school policies.
• Support the development of library-related policies and procedures.
• Attend training relevant to the responsibilities of the post.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks aligned with the role and level of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should hold either a Diploma in Library Studies / Information or a Bachelor’s degree in Library Information / Studies. The role requires 1 to 2 years of experience working as a Librarian.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Confident spoken and written English
• Arabic language ability preferred
• Strong people skills for regular interaction with parents in a multicultural environment
• Good office administration and organisation skills
• Ability to support students’ independent learning and reading development
• Familiarity with library cataloguing and classification systems
• Attention to detail in record keeping and resource management
• Ability to coordinate events and library activities
• Professional communication with staff and students

Additional Information

Aldar Education is a UAE-based network of innovative, child-centred schools and offers a competitive remuneration package with benefits. The organisation places strong emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training, and provides access to a wider professional network with opportunities to contribute to training others and grow personally and professionally.

The school reserves the right to amend the job description when needed. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse, inclusive workplace. It also supports the UAE national development agenda and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.

Safeguarding children and young people is a key requirement of employment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.