Library Assistant

Date: 6 Nov 2024

Location:

Singapore, SG, 139644

Job ID: 4000

School: Dover Court International School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic DCIS Libraries team as a Library Assistant.

We are looking for an assistant on a full-time basis, but will also consider part-time applications.

Job Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Report to the Teacher Librarians.

• Assist both teachers and students with access to books and resources.

• Perform counter duties such as check-out and check-in of books.

• Cataloguing and processing of current and new materials.

• Ensuring the books and items are maintained and well kept.

• Shelving of library books and materials daily.

• Perform administrative tasks such as inventory, following up overdue books and other duties as required.

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated learner who is adaptable and able to work effectively in a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent computer and internet skills

. • Love of books, reading and learning.

• Enjoy working with students of various ages.

Desirable Skills

• Relevant working experience in a library or information resource centre.

• Diploma or related qualifications in Library and Information Science.

• Familiarity with the Follett Destiny system.

• Knowledge of children’s literature

Required Skills/Abilities

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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.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.