Librarian
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Key facts
- Role
- Librarian
- School
- Vimalambika Public English Medium School
- City
- Kottayam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.3L – ₹3.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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Librarian
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Vimalambika Public English Medium School in Kottayam, Kerala is hiring a Librarian. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Vimalambika Public English Medium School, established 2002, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kottayam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the Librarian reports into the assigned supervisor and follows a defined work schedule. Stable, full-time employment with clear expectations. What you will do:
- Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.
- Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.
- Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.
- Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.
- Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly. Candidate requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.
- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.
- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.
- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.
- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹1.3 LPA – ₹3.0 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Vimalambika Public English Medium School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Where exactly is Vimalambika Public English Medium School located?
The school is in Kottayam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What qualifications are required for a Librarian?
Most Librarian roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Vimalambika Public English Medium School
Key facts about Vimalambika Public English Medium School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BRIGIT KURIAN
- Affiliation #
- 930655
Vimalambika Public English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kottayam, Kerala.
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Interview questions & answers for Librarian
Common questions Indian schools ask for Librarian roles in Kottayam (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Librarian brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Vimalambika Public English Medium School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
2. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
3. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
4. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
5. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
6. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.