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
\xe2\x97\x8f The Library Assistant supports the Teacher Librarian in the successful operation of the Library and its associated
teaching programs.

Responsibilities
\xe2\x97\x8f Assist with the circulation of library materials using the Oliver Library Management system - loans, returns, adding
and deleting borrowers, and printing overdue lists.
\xe2\x97\x8f Maintain the library book col ection, shelving returns and maintaining shelf order, and book repairs.
\xe2\x97\x8f Cataloguing of library and school resources - using SCIS database, retrieving and downloading cataloguing data and
editing to AIS Libraries standards.
\xe2\x97\x8f Process library and school resources - check invoices, security tagging, label ing, covering and reinforcing resources.
\xe2\x97\x8f Provide assistance and support to library users - locating resources and use of Opac.
\xe2\x97\x8f Create promotional displays for the library - thematic displays and new resources.
\xe2\x97\x8f Problem-solve technological problems for library users - printer issues, photocopier.
\xe2\x97\x8f General office duties - typing, filing, spreadsheeting, answering the telephone, laminating, replenishing paper in
copiers/printers, changing toner, cal ing Canon services when need it.
\xe2\x97\x8f Printing of teacher resources as required by teaching staff, including large volumes of exam papers and revision
booklet prints.
\xe2\x97\x8f Assist with the annual Stocktaking process.
\xe2\x97\x8f 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
\xe2\x97\x8f The library is a busy and dynamic work environment, and the ability to communicate wel with others is essential.
\xe2\x97\x8f A wil ingness to learn new skil s and work within a team.
\xe2\x97\x8f 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
\xe2\x97\x8f Minimum O/A levels.
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience in working in a school environment is preferred.
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience working with children or qualifications an advantage
\xe2\x97\x8f Library-specific qualifications an advantage

Contacts
\xe2\x97\x8f Students, teachers, parents, Heads of Departments, support

Working Conditions
\xe2\x97\x8f The position wil be based at AIS (Lorong Chuan)
\xe2\x97\x8f 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).

\xe2\x97\x8f Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
\xe2\x97\x8f Annual Leave: 21 working days per annum
\xe2\x97\x8f Medical Benefits: Group medical insurance
\xe2\x97\x8f Sick Leave/Hospitalisation Leave: 60 days of hospitalisation leave, including 14 days sick leave
\xe2\x97\x8f Probation Period: 3 months from the date of commencement
\xe2\x97\x8f Referee request: Required
\xe2\x97\x8f 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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