School Librarian

Company Description

Wellington College International Pune (WCI Pune) formally opened in September 2023. Situated in a prime location in the city of Pune, with excellent transportation links, we provide an innovative learning environment for a first-class educational experience for pupils aged 2-18. Our world-class facilities allow us to offer the very highest academic and pastoral standards, in tandem with outstanding sporting and cultural opportunities. We follow an inspiring curriculum for Early Years and Juniors and employ the English National Curriculum for Years 7 to 9. From August 2024 we introduced the IGCSE curriculum for our Year 10 pupils and we offer the IBDP for our new Year 12 programme from August 2025.

Experience:

Our Senior School Librarian assuming a key academic post, will contribute to the development in the educational provision of our children from 11 to 16 years of age, covering years 7- 12 in the UK system, with extensive knowledge in the appropriate personal, academic and physical milestones for students within this age group. Experience in IGCSE and IBDP curriculums would also be advantageous.

Qualification Expectation:

Education - Bachelor/Master's in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.), or equivalent.

Language- English

Working Experience- At least three years' experience in education, working in a library within an educational setting. International experience, with cultural awareness, considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• To create and maintain a welcoming, and well stocked, user friendly environment for learning within the library.
• To liaise on the procurement and purchase of fiction and non-fiction titles, in English and other languages (including Marathi).
• To be responsible for the management of all library resources, including online resources.
• To lead on the effective control and monitoring of the school library budget.
• To develop a welcoming and high quality library service for all students and staff (promoting reading and aiding learning & teaching).
• To assist in purchasing non-fiction reading lists supplied by academic departments.
• To deliver quality library induction sessions for all students and staff.
• Assess and revise the library stock regularly.
• To compile relevant reading lists for teaching departments.
• Create and maintain library display boards and liaise with relevant parties on any digital displays.
• Contribute to curriculum development through attendance at relevant departmental discussions and informal liaison with individual teachers.
• To lead on the school's priority of enhancing literacy standards (working closely with key staff such as the English department).
• To provide guidance and advice to readers and library users.
• To manage the issues and returns of books and other materials.
• To lead on the processes connected with the cataloguing of new materials.
• To lead on the arrangement of books and other resources for effective retrieval, including classification and cataloguing of all library resources.
• To participate, when required, in the supervision of students at specific break times.
• Supporting the development of other technological initiatives within the library and supporting students and staff in their use.
• To participate in the school CCA programme, offering specific clubs and societies in the library facility.
• Follow the established school behavioural policy in the library, implementing rules and safety regulations, ensuring all students understand them.
• Use technology with students as a tool for learning.
• Engage with the school data systems and procedures, following guidelines to generate apt data concerning student performance and progression.
• Attend, if relevant and requested, staff and parent consultation meetings, providing constructive recommendations for student progression.
• Attend and constructively contribute to all Departmental and Faculty meetings.
• Establish a professional rapport and relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Involvement in INSET sessions and staff induction requirements.
• Supervise students on potential class and field trips, and during school events.
• Involvement in specific duties required for the running of the senior school, such as scheduled supervision sessions (for meals, cover lessons etc.).
• As with all colleagues, monitor students' overall wellbeing and liaise with school counsellors and other staff members when there are concerns or issues.
• Attend ongoing learning initiatives like CPD workshops, lectures, conferences, and other events where you are able to expand education networks.
• Other reasonable requests outlined by the Head of Seniors and/or Master

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience with international education, working within a British curriculum environment.
• Detailed knowledge of EAL systems and how to adapt this to an international, cross cultural, context.
• To apply you can also share your resume with HR