Teacher Librarian

A Great Learning Opportunity Awaits you in Malaysia!

Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP). ISP are truly international, working within and across regions, cultures and languages. Their purpose is to help children and students learn to levels that amaze them; to be inspired by learning now and equipped to be successful later. ISP aims to be the first choice for children, students, and families wherever they are. Tenby Tropicana Aman is proud to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) a fast-growing global schools’ group in six clusters across the world; Europe, Mexico & Central America, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, and the USA. Our regional cluster includes other Tenby schools across Malaysia.

Our leaders in all schools across Malaysia promote a supportive environment where staff feel determined to do their best and where both effort and achievement are warmly acknowledged. At all levels, our learning clusters provide opportunities for staff to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, integrity, respect and care. Staff and leaders from all schools within the region meet frequently to share outstanding practice and ideas, support each other, and provide learning resources.

The Role :-

General Expectations

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
• Profile and promote reading and digital literacy throughout the school through enrichment opportunities, clubs, competitions and special weeks and events.
  
  

Library Environment

• Create suitable physical environments which promote reading for pleasure.
• Create and maintain interactive and dynamic displays in the library.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating library environment.
• Promote an awareness of excellent authors.
• Provide opportunities for the visit of children’s authors, poets and illustrators into school.
• Promote the use of ICT in the teaching of reading within the library.
  
  

Curriculum and Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Have a secure knowledge of reading expectations and digital literacy, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in reading, and address misunderstandings.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in reading/digital literacy/ librarian systems, and promote reading for pleasure.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• Promote a love of learning and pupil’s intellectual curiosity
• Plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging library lessons.
  
  

Meeting the Needs of all Pupils

• Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development.
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
  
  

Pupil Leadership

• Develop opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and promote reading for pleasure.
  
  

Assessment

• Use relevant data to monitor progress and plan subsequent lessons.
• Give pupils regular feedback and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
• Report to parents in line with school guidelines.
  
  

Behaviour and Safety

• Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
• Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
  
  

Library Duties

• Select, acquire, organise, promote and maintain books and other learning resources, including electronic resources, to cover the full age and ability range, and to ensure an equality of opportunity for all pupils.
• Manage learning materials for effective retrieval and use including the systematic indexing, classification and cataloguing of all library resources and dissemination of information relating to those resources to staff and pupils.
• Co-ordinate library resources and audit regularly.
• Promote local book suppliers and make them known to staff.
• Manage the primary library and author visits budgets.
  
  

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
• Deploy support staff effectively
• Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being in accordance with school guidelines.
• Fulfill the working hours stated in the Employee contract.
• Undertake any other reasonable requests by the Headteacher or other line manager.
  
  

ISP Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
• Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
• Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
• Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.
  
  

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

The closing date is 30th October 2024 although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications [email protected]. Please visit our website to find out more about the school: https://tenby.edu.my/tropicana-aman/