We are seeking a Librarian to develop our large library into a vibrant centre for learning with an excellent quality reading and development provision for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Literacy is at the core of our school with three reading form times a week to actively support students in their journey as readers and to allow them to access and engage with a wide range of literature.
Our library is centrally located, reflecting its importance in the life of our school community. It is a source of support for students, acting as an information resource, a place to do homework, a support for our SEND students, and an area for independent study and revision. We are looking to grow and develop the library.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Experience of working in a library or similar environment
* Evidence of an interest in working with young people
* High level of current awareness regarding children's literature and developments in education and librarianship
Core Purpose:
* Manage the day-to-day running of the school library
* Possess a genuine love of literature partnered with the zeal, creativity and drive to inspire a reading culture that develops impassioned life-long readers
Responsibilities:
* Promote a love of reading and scholarship throughout the school
* Assist in the promotion of a school-wide culture of reading through the implementation of library events, competitions and challenges; and the creation and development of after-school library clubs
* Support and guide pupils in their choice of, and use of materials to undertake assignments, complete homework and undertake wider reading
* Organise and manage the library including but not limited to generating records of overdue books; recording journals; producing notices
* Select, acquire, organise, promote and maintain book and non-book resources to cover the full age and ability range of the school community, ensuring an equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff
* Use the “Reading Cloud” library system to catalogue books and other library resources; issue, return and renew books; and generate reports
* Promote further reader development through a programme of visits and workshops by authors, reading clubs and supporting the whole school literacy programme
* Take responsibility for and manage the Library budget
* Line manage an Assistant Librarian (if applicable)
* Ensure a high standard of display and promotional material to enhance the standard of appearance of the library in order to provide an attractive environment conducive to achieving optimum use both for purposeful study and leisure
* Promote high standards of conduct by establishing a positive, friendly and engaging working atmosphere
* Maintain an orderly atmosphere during break, lunch, and after school, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
* Lead the Library’s contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school, including but not limited to organising book events (World Book Day, Book Week, National Poetry Day, Author Visits, spelling bees)
* Work with the literacy co-ordinator to promote literacy throughout the school
* Run presentations in reading lessons to promote new fiction and to promote ‘book’ discussion
* Oversee the growth of the LRC through the further development of digital resources (e.g. online books and Kindle)
* Manage student librarians
* Manage subscriptions for periodicals and online resources
* Undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Please visit our school website for further information regarding the role and details about our school.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable); Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
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