Primary School Librarian

ABOUT THE ROLE

St Andrews International School Bangkok prides itself on the fact that our teachers know their students well. Classrooms are warm, secure spaces where children grow in confidence and engage in increasingly challenging learning. Teachers create this environment through thoughtful planning, engaging topics, and meaningful displays.

The following outlines expectations for the School Librarian. Please note your contract may include additional responsibilities.

The School Librarian should be:

• A partner with teaching staff in the education process
• A supporter of individual student needs
• An expert in information resource provision and management
• A collaborator in developing and implementing reading programmes
• A leader in promoting reading for pleasure across the school
• A key resource partner across all departments and key stages

Job Purpose: To manage, develop, promote, and evaluate an effective learning resource and information service that supports teaching and learning school-wide.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning and Development
• Manage the Library for use by classes, groups, and individuals
• Develop a Library policy aligned with the school's goals
• Oversee the Library budget, prepare bids and estimates
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff
• Select, acquire, organise, and promote resources to support learning
• Ensure equal access to quality resources for all
• Train and manage library staff, including appraisals and induction
• Monitor and evaluate the Library's impact on teaching and learning
• Supervise students in the Library, ensuring a welcoming learning space
• Support for Staff and Students
• Assist staff and students in choosing appropriate resources
• Plan and co-deliver a library skills programme with teachers
• Promote reading and the enjoyment of literature in all forms
• Publicise Library services to the school community
• Maintain professional development and knowledge of current trends
• Network with other school libraries and related organisations
• Support staff in creating classroom learning materials
• Professional Expectations
• Join relevant staff meetings to raise Library-related topics
• Be line-managed by a member of the School Management Team
• Manage the Library in line with school policies (e.g. Health & Safety, Inclusion)
• Oversee the Library budget per school guidelines and best-value principle

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

St Andrews International School Bangkok prides itself on the fact that our staff know the children very well. The atmosphere in the school is one of warmth and security, a place where children should grow in confidence to take on even more challenging work and activities. Staff work hard to create this stimulating environment. The following is a summary of expectations staff have on themselves across our school.

The whole school community and environment:

• To make the school a welcoming and stimulating environment that will encourage children to actively participate in all that is required of them.
• To educate the children so that they become lively thinking and responsive individuals by providing differentiated experiences in all areas of the curriculum.
• To participate in extracurricular activities once a week.
• To support promotional activities associated with the advancement of the School.
• To be an ambassador for the School in the wider local and global community.
• To promote the House system within the school and organise one House activity per year.

Our school has a good reputation of supporting children with special educational needs and experience of teaching children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia etc. would be very good prior experience for a teacher wishing to join our team.
 
St Andrews is committed to ensuring the safety of all our students, and expects all staff to share the same commitment (see our Child Protection Code of Conduct). No staff member will be appointed without at least two references, including one from the most recent employer, a ten-year criminal record check and relevant regional Prohibition Order/DBS checks.

As vacancies are often limited, early applications are encouraged. However, the closing date for application is Friday 20th June 2025.

If you would like to apply for a position at our school please complete the application process through Jobtrain, accessible via the Careers page on the Nord Anglia Education website: http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/.

If you require any further information, please email recruitment@standrews.ac.th.