Librarian
Roles:Business Development Officer
Reporting to: Marketing Manager
Department : Communication, Admissions and Marketing
Essentials:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in library and information Science or a related field, with a focus on school librarianship.
• 3 – 4 years working experience.
• Familiarity with library cataloguing systems, digital library platforms, and online research databases.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Support the school’s mission and vision.
• Work within the ethos and culture of Charterhouse Lagos.
• Provide for the student’s well-being, ensuring all aspects of their safety in accordance with the school’s health and safety policy, the safeguarding policy, and other protocols.
• Develop and maintain an organized and welcoming library space that accommodates diverse learning styles and interests.
• Manage library budgets, track expenditures, library resources, including books, periodicals, digital media, and technology equipment, ensuring accurate cataloguing, classification, and circulation systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in library science to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of library operations.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to align the library collection with the curriculum, ensuring it supports various subject areas and year groups.
• Regularly weed outdated or damaged materials and make informed decisions for new acquisitions based on student interests and educational requirements.
• Provide guidance to students in accessing and evaluating information from various sources, promoting digital literacy and responsible use of technology.
• Support teachers in integrating library resources and technology tools into their lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Foster relationships with local public libraries, community organisations, and other stakeholders to expand access to resources and learning opportunities.
• Appropriate support within the English Department eg. Teaching lessons as required.
• Manage library budgets, track expenditures, and maintain accurate records of library materials, circulation, and inventory.
• Stay informed about copyright laws, licensing agreements, and intellectual property rights related to library resources.
• Supervise library support staff and student volunteers, providing training and guidance as needed.
• Undertake supervisory duties as required.
• Support early identification of needs and deliver individual educational plans.
• Undertake weekly boarding duties as required, plus two termly weekend days of boarding duties.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the school.
Download the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of the page to read the full Job Description.
Safeguarding
Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.
Data Protection
The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.
Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.