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JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

20/06/2026  
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Job Description

Job Purpose

  1. To manage, develop, and promote the smooth operations of the Junior School Library.
  2. To provide advice on appropriate learning resources and recreational reading and to foster a love of reading and independent learning among young learners.
  3. To create and maintain a visually stimulating, welcoming and safe learning environment that supports and enhances the delivery of the school’s holistic education curriculum.


Closing date for applications is by end of day at 17:00 VNT 20th Jun 2026.


Job Criteria

Qualifications

Essential

  1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Desirable

  1. Recognised qualification in Librarianship or Information Management
  2. Membership of a professional library body (e.g., CILIP, LA Vietnam)


Experience

Essential

  1. Previous experience working as a librarian, ideally in a junior or primary school settings
  2. Hands-on experience with a library management system
  3. Experience teaching library or literacy lessons to young learners (ages 5–11)

Desirable

  1. Previous experience working in an international school environment
  2. Experience working with children for whom English is not their first language
  3. Ability to offer additional skills that supplement a holistic education curriculum (e.g., storytelling, digital literacy, STEAM activities or reading intervention)


Skills & Knowledge

  1. Essential: Very good spoken and written English (minimum CEFR C1 or equivalent)
  2. Desirable: Previous experience working in a Western educational or cultural environment or with Western curriculum schools


Personal Qualities

  1. Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age or ethnic background
  2. Passionate about reading, learning and holistic education
  3. Ability to inspire young pupils through genuine enthusiasm and care
  4. Positive, solution-focused attitude
  5. Highly motivated, collaborative and adaptable
  6. Demonstrates empathy, humility and genuine care for children’s well-being

Job Benefits

  1. Competitive Salary aligned with Uppingham Hung Yen’s structured pay scale
  2. Medical Insurance
  3. Social Insurance full salary

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