Librarian

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 1900 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 713.

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 librarys provision reflects KGVs 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

For enquiries please contact Elsa Wong @ or Email:

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.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age race colour gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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 18000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens primary secondary and all-through schools.

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.