School Librarian, Maternity Cover, Renfrewshire
Term Time, 31.5 hours p/w, Temporary until 1 September 2025, Grade 6: £24,476.25 - £25,826.47 p.a.
Working Hours: 31.5 hours per week over 5 days. Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 4pm; Friday: 8.30am to 12pm with a half hour lunch break. This post is term-time and is a maternity cover.
Responsibilities:
1. Effective administration, management, and organisation of the school library within Gryffe High School (Wednesday and Thursday) and Linwood High School (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings).
2. Select relevant books and other learning resources to support the curriculum and the whole school community.
3. Provide assistance and support to pupils and staff using the library.
4. Encourage effective use of ICT and online resources.
5. Provide opportunities, activities, and events to develop and enhance learning and literacy.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Degree or postgraduate diploma in library and information studies or equivalent professional library qualification.
2. Excellent ICT skills.
3. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment.
4. Ability to work under your own initiative with minimum supervision.
5. Good communication skills.
Desirable:
1. Experience of working in a library.
2. Experience of working with children and young people.
3. Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and children’s literature.
You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.
Closing date: 2 February 2025
Interview Date: 10 February 2025
To apply, please click the 'apply now' button below.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a PVG Disclosure Scotland check.
If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.
Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.
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