King George V School is seeking an innovative and experienced Librarian to lead the day-to-day management and long-term strategic development of our Learning Resources Centre (LRC). The LRC is a vital hub of learning and inquiry for approximately 1,900 students. The successful candidate will be part of the LRC team of 3, manage a dedicated budget, and collaborate deeply with curriculum heads to foster information literacy, academic integrity, and a vibrant culture of reading across Years 7–13.
Responsibilities
- To lead the development and promotion of the library to ensure it supports the educational goals, vision, and mission of the school.
- To ensure the library’s provision reflects KGV’s community needs
- To allocate and manage the annual LRC budget, ensuring strict accounting control of resources and cost-efficient procurement.
- To manage the LRC team and their professional development, including volunteer helpers and student interns.
- To plan the development and progression of information literacy skills from Year 7-13.
- Partner with curriculum heads, subject leaders, and classroom teachers to coherently integrate library resources into the MYP, IGCSE, IB, and BTEC curricula.
- To ensure that that digital and physical library collections are in line with the needs of staff and students
- To manage the effective use of the LRC physical environment, plan and coordinate displays and activities promoting reading for pleasure and information including but not limited to the website, Book Week, festivals, visiting author programs, and writing competitions.
- Manage the layout environmental flow of the LRC to ensure a safe, productive, and respectful learning environment.
- To administer & maintain the loan system and general good order of the Library; stock checks, culling, etc.
- To specifically support the work of the Extended Essay coordinator and Community Project Coordinator in ensuring students are able demonstrate the required research skills
- To support the writing, review and promotion of the school academic honesty policy.
- To work with VP to develop and promote professional learning resources and deliver related training to teachers
- To liaise with other school librarians in Hong Kong for their mutual advantage and professional development. e.g. Attend ESF network meetings and ALESS meeting
- Ad hoc duties assigned by line manager or the SLT.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree as a minimum; at least 5 years library experience. Relevant work experience in a school or library setting is preferable
- Exceptional command of spoken and written English, and good Chinese to interact positively with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Prior supervisory or staff management experience is highly desirable.
- Membership of a professional Library organization eg. CILIP, ALIA, ALA are essential
Only application through our recruitment website will be considered.
Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.
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For enquiries, please contact Elsa Wong @ 27113029 or Email:
[email protected]Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
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About Us
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
www.esf.edu.hk
About The Team
At ESF King George V School (KGV), our purpose is based on our belief that every student can ‘be their own remarkable…’ as they achieve, improve and learn. Our vision is to create a ‘school for one’. A place where each and every person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be.
Our school is also about continual improvement. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead.
The school is well known for its commitment to developing all aspects of student life and it has a fine tradition in sport, music, drama, dance, community service, charity work and environmental sustainability. Our school has a very strong House system, which is run and inspired by our students and provides a wide range of learning opportunities and activities.
https://kgv.esf.edu.hk
