Job Description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers
and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks wil be
undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Position Title Library Assistant
Reference: February 2023
Function/Department Library
Location: AIS
Manager Title Teacher Librarian
Position Type Permanent
Position Status Full Time

Position Objective
The Library Assistant supports the Teacher Librarian in the successful operation of the Library and its associated
teaching programs.

Responsibilities
Assist with the circulation of library materials using the Oliver Library Management system - loans, returns, adding
and deleting borrowers, and printing overdue lists.
Maintain the library book col ection, shelving returns and maintaining shelf order, and book repairs.
Cataloguing of library and school resources - using SCIS database, retrieving and downloading cataloguing data and
editing to AIS Libraries standards.
Process library and school resources - check invoices, security tagging, label ing, covering and reinforcing resources.
Provide assistance and support to library users - locating resources and use of Opac.
Create promotional displays for the library - thematic displays and new resources.
Problem-solve technological problems for library users - printer issues, photocopier.
General office duties - typing, filing, spreadsheeting, answering the telephone, laminating, replenishing paper in
copiers/printers, changing toner, cal ing Canon services when need it.
Printing of teacher resources as required by teaching staff, including large volumes of exam papers and revision
booklet prints.
Assist with the annual Stocktaking process.
Other duties as directed by the Head of the Library.

It is the job holder's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are
responsible or with whom they come into contact with and compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding Child
Protection Policy and Procedures should be adhered to at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the role,
the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home,
they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita
Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

Position Requirements
The library is a busy and dynamic work environment, and the ability to communicate wel with others is essential.
A wil ingness to learn new skil s and work within a team.
A passion for working with children
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Qualifications
Minimum O/A levels.
Experience in working in a school environment is preferred.
Experience working with children or qualifications an advantage
Library-specific qualifications an advantage

Contacts
Students, teachers, parents, Heads of Departments, support

Working Conditions
The position wil be based at AIS (Lorong Chuan)
Meetings as required

Terms of Employment
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff,
volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background
checks wil be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police or equivalent
background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries).

Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Annual Leave: 21 working days per annum
Medical Benefits: Group medical insurance
Sick Leave/Hospitalisation Leave: 60 days of hospitalisation leave, including 14 days sick leave
Probation Period: 3 months from the date of commencement
Referee request: Required
Background Check: Required

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the role.

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