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School Librarian - Beijing
Permanent vacancy in beijing, China
Job Reference:
STJ57617
Type:
Private  International , Nursery, Primary & Secondary School
Type of Post:
Permanent, Full Time
Application type :
Overseas & Local applicants accepted
Deadline:
Oct 31, 2024
Job Start Date:
Aug 01, 2025
Contact Email:
Interview Format:
Face to Face, Telephone, Web Camera,
Area of Expertise:

Description

School Librarian
Top International School in China 
 
SeekTeachers is urgently seeking an experienced and committed Early Years Librarian to join our client in 2025. The role is to support the learning and development of our youngest students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children's literature, a love of storytelling, and a strong commitment to fostering a love of reading in young learners.
 
Key Responsibilities:
**Manage the Early Years library, including the organisation, maintenance, and cataloguing of books and other resources.
**Promote reading and literacy through storytelling sessions, library visits, and reading programmes.
**Assist Early Years teachers in selecting appropriate resources to support the curriculum.
**Develop and maintain a welcoming, engaging, and child-friendly library environment.
**Foster a love of reading by recommending age-appropriate books and resources to students, teachers, and parents.
**Plan and implement reading events, such as book fairs, author visits, and reading challenges.
**Support the development of students' early literacy skills through interactive activities and guided reading.
**Collaborate with the wider school library team to ensure a cohesive approach to literacy development throughout the school.
**Manage and support students during independent and guided library sessions.
**Maintain library records, including loan and return systems, and monitor the condition of books.
 
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A degree or qualification in Library Science, Education, or a related field.
- Experience working with young children, ideally in a school or early years setting.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and the role of literature in early literacy.
- Strong organisational skills with experience managing library resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for children's literature and a commitment to promoting reading.
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage but not required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
 
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Housing allowance or provided accommodation.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Flight allowance and relocation assistance.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition fee discounts for dependents.
  • Paid holidays in accordance with the school calendar.
 
Our client in Beijing, a community that values a lifelong love of reading and is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for young learners.
 
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in their care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. 

Contact Win now on +44 (0) 203 455 0195 or email me at win@SeekTeachers.com for any further information.  
 
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Minimum Application Requirements

Qualification:
Minimum Qualification Requirement: M.Ed, B.Ed or a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification
Experience:
3 Years
Type of Staff:
Male or Female can apply to this job
Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)
Must be a native speaker of English
Prefer candidates with international experience
Teachers with a degree but no teaching qualification are NOT accepted
Experienced teachers with no qualification are NOT accepted
Non-western trained teachers who have worked in an international educational institute before are NOT accepted

Remuneration Package

Salary Range:
A salary   CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) per month based on experience and qualification, 10-25 % Tax is applied
Housing:
Housing allowance of Based on application   CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) provided
Medical:
State/Public medical provided
Flights:
Flight(s) provided Annual
Bereavement Leave:
Bereavement leave given
Emergency Evacuation:
Emergency evacuation given
Contract Length:
3 years contract renewable on mutual agreement

Important Information

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Age restrictions:
60
SeekTeachers™ is acting as an Employment Agency. To apply register now, or alternatively send a CV with a photo to win@SeekTeachers.com

Please Note: The job description and requirements above have come directly from the employer and not from SeekTeachers. This is an overseas position with different cultural beliefs and a segregated learning policy and as such it satisfies the criteria of a genuine requirement for the post, under schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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