About Dwight

Dwight School Dubai is a vibrant International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer three programs from PreK to Grade 12 – the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). As a school we are committed to providing high-quality holistic education in a supportive, caring, and collaborative learning environment. Dwight’s legacy of innovation and personalized learning dates all the way back to 1872. Right from its inception, Dwight has been committed to fostering the next generation of global leaders and ethical citizens who can thrive anywhere in the world.

Employment Type: Full-time
Working hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday; 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Friday.
Job Purpose: To provide high quality library provision.

Role and Responsibilities

Personal Assistant:

• Provide high quality library provision in line with Dwight, IBO and Dubai / UAE regulator standards and guidelines.
• Oversee daily operation of the Upper School Library, creating a culture of reading and climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice.
• Manage the library’s inventory and ensure an effective sign-in and sign-out process of books and resources.
• Collaborate with faculty to regularly review the collection to ensure that displays are accurate, current, and meeting curricular needs.
• Supervise students using the library, including study periods, break and lunchtimes, to enable students to have a safe, quiet environment in which to read and study.
• Collaborate with the Head of English and Literacy Coordinator to support the development of the library curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to research and provide age-appropriate supply of English, Arabic and World Language books - fiction and non-fiction - for education, including ordering and review of new books and digital / audio resources. Ensure that new orders and displays are correctly catalogued.
• Collaborate with DP / CP faculty to research and provide academic journals and books / digital resources for the academic / study zone of the library.
• Collaborate with the Literacy Coordinator, Head of English and faculty to create opportunities to promote reading (book clubs, book fairs, visiting guest readers / authors, competitions).
• Collaborate with the Literacy Coordinator, Lower School English Leader, Head of English and Librarian (Lower School) to coordinate learning and activities for the school’s annual Book Week.
• Lead two after-school book clubs (extra-curricular activities) for readers in Grades 6 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12.
• Keep up to date with outstanding practice through professional development, research and reading.

Professional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognize the Spark of Genius in every child and endeavour to follow the Dwight vision, mission, and pillars in every aspect of the role.
• Actively collaborate within the Dwight and IB community by developing strong partnerships with all stakeholders, as well as the local and broader community.
• Any other reasonable duties and outside hours of work as directed by the Vice Principal & Head of Upper School or Head of School.

Successful Applicant should possess criteria such as:

• Experience working in a library in a school setting is desirable.
• Demonstrable passion for reading.
• An organized, proactive approach to work is essential.

In return, we can offer:

• Friendly and helpful colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Supportive, experienced leadership.
• All the advantages of a vibrant, positive, diverse international community.
• Competitive remuneration.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter through the submission form below.