Learning Resource Coordinator - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School
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Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Learning Resource Coordinator for Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School in Abu Dhabi for a January 2026 start date.
Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum, mixed‑gender primary school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence through high expectations and a commitment to high‑quality learning opportunities. Our vision is to create a sustainable and innovative learning community where we nurture our learners through collaboration, leadership, and creativity. This vision is supported by the Abdullah bin Otaiba learner and teacher DNA, which sits at the heart of our school community.
Responsibilities- Develop and deliver ‘library information literacy’ sessions to ensure students can find and use resources independently.
- Select and order new books suitable for each section/grade level and student interests, and meet teacher requests for curriculum resources.
- Liaise with teachers to distribute topic‑related resources to classrooms as needed.
- Catalogue all resources in the automated library system, ‘Destiny Follett’, using the Dewey system; label and cover books.
- Maintain the library database, ensuring student and teacher records are up to date.
- Follow up on overdue books from students and teachers, collect fees for lost or damaged items, and repair damaged books.
- Maintain an attractive library environment to accommodate quiet reading and independent study.
- Promote reading through displays that encourage students to enjoy a wide range of literature and become lifelong readers; stay current with new releases for recommendations.
- Arrange author visits.
- Arrange book fairs with local book shops.
- Run the ‘Book Club’, organising student orders from a catalogue, consolidating orders for the whole school, and distributing books upon arrival.
- Sign books in and out and reshelf returned books.
- Liaise with teaching and non‑teaching staff, responding to enquiries within the postholder’s responsibilities.
- Comply with health and safety, relevant legislation, and school policies.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures.
- Attend necessary training related to the duties of the post.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function and level of responsibility.
- Diploma in Library Studies / Information or Bachelor of Library Information / Studies.
- 1–2 years of experience as a Learning Resource Coordinator / Librarian.
- Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
- Arabic speaker is preferable.
- Strong interpersonal skills for daily contact with parents in a diverse, multi‑cultural environment.
- Excellent office management skills.
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