Primary School Librarian

ABOUT THE ROLE

St Andrews International School Bangkok prides itself on the fact that our teachers know their children very well. The atmosphere in the classes is one of warmth and security, a place where children grow in confidence to take on challenging work and activities. Teachers work hard to create this stimulating environment through displays and ongoing topics.

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The School Librarian should be:

• a partner with staff in the education process and in supporting students’ needs
• an expert in information provision and resource management
• a collaborator in designing and implementing reading development
• a leader in creating a culture that supports reading for pleasure across the school
• a partner with all departments to resource each key stage effectively

Job Purpose: To manage, develop and evaluate a high-quality learning resource and information service that supports teaching and learning across the school.

Main Duties

• Organise and manage the Library to ensure effective use by classes, groups and individuals.
• Develop and implement Library policies aligned with school aims.
• Manage the Library budget responsibly.
• Select, acquire and promote resources to support teaching, learning and independent study.
• Provide advice and training to staff and students in resource use and library skills.
• Promote reading for pleasure across the school.
• Supervise and induct library staff.
• Support teachers in creating curriculum and classroom resources.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Library.
• Participate in staff meetings, appraisal and CPD programmes.
• Network with other librarians and professional groups to share practice and stay updated.

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 grow in confidence to take on challenging work and activities.

The whole school community works together to make the school a welcoming and stimulating environment, educating children to become lively and responsive thinkers. Staff are expected to participate in extracurricular activities once a week, support promotional activities, promote the House system, and act as ambassadors for the school. Experience in supporting students with ADHD, autism or dyslexia is highly valued.

St Andrews is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. No appointment will be made 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 limited, early applications are encouraged. The closing date for application is Friday 20th June 2025. Please apply through Jobtrain on the Nord Anglia Education Careers page: www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers. For more information, please email recruitment@standrews.ac.th.

School Description: St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 79 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We deliver a British curriculum with an international perspective from Nursery to IGCSE in Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Year 13. Founded in 1997, today we have more than 2,000 students across Primary and High School campuses, representing over 55 nationalities. Our state-of-the-art High School campus, opened in 2017 next to Ekkamai BTS, offers world-class teaching and facilities. As part of NAE, our students benefit from collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF.