Contract Type: Full Time
Reporting To: Librarian
Role SummaryAt The English School, our priority is the learning, safeguarding, and well-being of our community. The Librarian Assistant will support the Librarian in managing the daily operations of the library, ensuring a welcoming, orderly, and inspiring environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities- Catalogue new book additions into the Oliver resources database, including covering and labelling stock.
- Issue and return books for timetabled classes, and assist pupils and teachers in finding suitable topic books and reading materials.
- Supervise student activities in the library during break times.
- Maintain shelf order, conduct regular stock checks, and remove damaged or out-of-date books from the cataloguing system.
- Maintain engaging library displays and assist with administrative routines to cover in the Librarian's absence.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong IT literacy with proficiency in basic software applications (e.g., Google Suite).
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Personable, patient, and warm demeanour who enjoys working directly with children.
- A passion for books and a strong commitment to promoting reading among pupils.
- Knowledge of library management systems (e.g., Oliver) or cataloguing methods such as the Dewey Decimal System.
- Prior experience working within an educational or school setting.
- Familiarity with children’s literature.
- Adaptability, good time management, and creative problem-solving skills.
To view the complete list of duties and professional expectations, please access the Full Job Description. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and suitable candidates will be interviewed at the earliest opportunity. The successful candidate will ideally be available for an immediate start.
Safeguarding Statement
The English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, applicants must undergo thorough child protection screening, including employment verification and background criminal record checks.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong IT literacy and proficiency with basic software applications such as Google Suite
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Personable, patient, and warm demeanor with enjoyment of working directly with children
- Passion for books and commitment to promoting reading among pupils
- Knowledge of library management systems such as Oliver or cataloguing methods such as the Dewey Decimal System
- Prior experience in an educational or school setting
- Familiarity with children's literature
- Adaptability, good time management, and creative problem-solving skills
What We Do
The English School, Kuwait, is a not-for-profit school serving the English-speaking community. Founded in 1953, it follows the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England, with qualified, experienced, caring staff who recognise each child’s uniqueness. The school promotes happiness and excellence, supports children’s holistic development through a purposeful environment and extracurricular activities, and prepares pupils for successful progression to schools in Kuwait, the UK, and worldwide.
