Job Opportunity: This position is open to Thai Nationals only

Position / Job Specification: Administrative Coordinator

(This appointment is for a Thai national only) 

Applications will be considered as they arrive

Department: Administration

Key Responsibilities:

The Library Assistant reports directly to Librarian who is responsible as part of a team to provide an excellent library service to all members of the school community; students, parents and teachers, and keep the physical library and all of its services running smoothly. In particular, the Library Assistant will      

• help to promote reading to all members of the school community, and advises on information access;
• help to create a welcoming environment in the library;
• work with students of all ages, from 3-18 years;
• provide assistance to teachers and parents;
• process check-in and check-out of books;
• shelve and tidy books;
• perform routine Library administrative tasks;
• deal with students’ enquiries;
• ensure library stock is in good order;
• process library materials;
• help to create displays;
• supervise students in the library;
• support teachers through resource provision;
• promote reading;
• help student find the information they need;
• promote the speaking and learning of English;
• solve problems as they arise or pass them on to a senior person to deal with;
• run story reading to groups of children.

Professional Expectations:

The Library Assistant should have the following qualities

• demonstrate skills in promoting the School’s Philosophy and Objectives;
• have good English language skills in speaking and reading;
• take an interest in reading;
• have proven ICT and information sourcing skills;
• enjoy working in a school-based environment;
• have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• be professional and rigorous in approaching matters of Health and Safety;
• be conscientious, efficient and organised;
• actively seek to improve his/her practice and participate in Training and Development;
• be a strong team player – good-natured, willing to learn and flexible in approach;
• be keen to develop library skills, approaches and practices;
• be willing to engage in change as the library service develops.

Child Safeguarding:

Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to

• Attend in-house Child Safeguarding programmes
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school
• Report to the Child Protection Officer any concerns they have for the welfare of a student. This may include unsafe practices witnessed within the school as outlined in the school’s Speak Out (Whistleblowing) Policy. 
• Keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained
• Seek advice from a Line Manager or Child Protection Officer with issues or concerns related to Child Safeguarding.