Learning Resource Coordinator

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Description

Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding learning resources coordinator - UAE N for Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately.

It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Levels results. Our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity allow the Academy to be extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as outstanding in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.

From the start of the academic year 2024/25, Yasmina British Academy is moving to a new multi-building campus incorporating state-of-the-art facilities that will enable our teachers and students to flourish, fostering a future-focused educational experience while also delivering on our environmental commitments to supply sustainable schools to the UAE.

This incredible facility will be more than just a school, acting as a social, sporting, and performance hub for both the local community. It enables us to add even more value to our currently outstanding educational provision whilst utilizing the reputation of Aldar Academies brand to positively impact the lives of our learning community in the UAE.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system - DESTINY. All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal Classification and must be labelled and covered.
• Maintaining the library database ensuring that records of all pupils and teachers are up to date.
• Following up on overdue books from both pupils and teachers; receiving money for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books.
• Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books.
• Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post.
• Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each Key Stage and interests of the pupils as well as the requirements from the teachers for resources to support the curriculum topics.
• Attending curriculum compliance meetings as required to ensure library stock meets compliance and cultural sensitivity requirements.
• Scanning books for compliance in line with Aldar policy and removing or covering non-compliant material.
• Collating annual orders working within budget to select resources appropriate to the age and interests of students as well as resources to support curriculum topics.
• Processing all library resources to ensure they are shelf ready (labelling and covering as required).
• Weeding damaged or inappropriate stock as per the CREW method.
• Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all studentsu2019 needs.
• Arranging author visits.
• Developing and delivering library information literacy sessions to ensure that pupils are able to find the resources they require whether books, magazines, or online, enabling pupils to become independent and effective library users.
• Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to the classrooms as and when required.
• Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all pupilsu2019 needs to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study.
• Redesigning the library in line with AYA vision including creating a future-ready space with different zones (research, creative, relaxing, silent).
• Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage pupils to enjoy a wide range of literature to foster a love of books and become life-long readers.
• Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to pupils.
• Supervising behaviour support and student use of library resources and facilities at all times either via drop-in or during scheduled library sessions.
• Communicating with parents to discuss active ways to help support reading at home.
• Arranging book fairs with local bookshops.
• Running house competitions to promote whole school literacy.
• Running the Book Club where pupils can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school, and distribute books when they arrive.
• Supporting EAL students with their literacy, monitoring progress, and facilitating CATS testing.
• Supporting teachers and running intervention groups.
• Responsible for database administration of Accelerated Reader. Enter classes and teaching staff, perform day-to-day functions to maintain the program, support teachers, and manage resources to support AR within the library.
• Running and monitoring the AR and Star Reading quizzes and providing teachers with the necessary data.
• Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies.

Qualifications

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Bacheloru2019s degree (will need to be attested).

Minimum experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative role in the region.
• Previous experience in the education sector is preferable.

Job specific knowledge & skills

Excellent literacy and communication skills (both written and spoken) as a large part of the role involves communicating with SLT, heads of department, students, and parents.

Overall, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, solution-focused professional who has a flexible approach to work, one who is willing to take initiative and work as part of a team.

Company Industry: Education

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