Librarian / Library Teacher (Secondary) August 2025

Job description

Dubai Heights Academy is seeking an experienced Librarian / Library Teacher to join our team from August 2025

Dubai Heights Academy

Dubai Heights Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Librarian / Library Teacher.

Dubai Heights Academy is a warm and welcoming place to work. Located in the Al Barsha South area of Dubai, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

The school opened in 2017. It offers an inclusive, exciting and outstanding education to an international community of students from FS1 to Year 12 (2025-2026) and will continue to grow organically to Year 13.

The campus is state-of-the-art with separate buildings for each phase as well as a 380 seat auditorium. There are three temperature controlled swimming pools, fully equipped science and computer labs, specialist rooms for art, DT, music, and drama, a library, two multipurpose sports halls, a full size football pitch, a variety of outdoor play areas and a spacious canteen. The academic year 2025-2026 will see the opening of a brand new secondary building, significantly enhancing the current facilities.

Dubai Heights Academy provides a curriculum that meets the needs of all of our students and follows the National Curriculum for England as the basis of its curriculum. This has been tailored to comply with local requirements and supplemented with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and Social Studies. In addition, Dubai Heights Academy has partnered with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to develop and deliver a bespoke AI (artificial intelligence) project-based programme for secondary and an early language programme using social robots for Primary, to further enrich our broad and balanced curriculum.

We are driven by an underlying philosophy captured by our school ethos of ‘Every Child, Every Mind and Everybody matters’ and believe that every student deserves the best possible education, regardless of background and ability.

Job Overview

Dubai Heights Academy is seeking a dynamic and talented Teacher/Librarian with a passion for literacy, innovation, and education. This is a unique opportunity to design and establish a modern library that will serve as a hub for learning, creativity, and student achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and set up a brand-new library space that inspires and engages students.
• Develop a robust cataloging system and curate a diverse collection of resources tailored to student needs.
• Implement an efficient library management system.
• Establish clear policies and procedures for library operations.
• Organise events and activities to promote library resources and literacy programs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance student progress and attainment through effective use of the library.

Join us in creating an exceptional resource that will shape the educational experiences of our students and contribute to their academic success.

We expect all applicants to be well qualified, self-motivated, adaptable, imaginative, and keen to join a team that is committed to academic excellence.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Education, or a related field
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent) for library teacher.
• Professional certification in library services or information management is desirable.
• Proven experience as a librarian, library teacher, or in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with curriculum integration and supporting teaching staff with library resources.
• Experience with library management systems and digital resources.

In return we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students

Our Compensation and Benefits package includes (where applicable):

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Accommodation allowance (if applicable)
• Annual flight allowance
• Medical Insurance coverage
• Discounted tuition fees for up to two children (for teaching role)
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Interviews will take place at Dubai Heights Academy or via Zoom, should a face to face interview not be possible. The closing date for applications is as advertised however, interviews may take place ahead of this date so an early application is advantageous.

Whilst we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in a short programme of induction.

Safeguarding Statement:

Dubai Heights Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all its employees to share this commitment. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks (from your home country/country of residence), qualification checks (attestation) and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and at least two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified. Applicants may also be required to provide other applicable personal documents e.g. degree, marriage certificate etc. A full checklist will be provided to successful candidates