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 per week working from 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am-12pm on Friday with a half hour lunch break. This post is term-time and is a maternity cover.
You will be responsible for the effective administration, management and organisation of the school library within Gryffe High School (Wednesday and Thursday) and Linwood High School (Monday, Tuesdays and Friday mornings).
Duties of the Post
1. Select relevant books and other learning resources to support the curriculum and the whole school community.
2. Provide assistance and support to pupils and staff using the library.
3. Encourage effective use of ICT and online resources.
4. Provide opportunities, activities, and events to develop and enhance learning and literacy.
Minimum Requirements
You must have a degree or postgraduate diploma in library and information studies or equivalent professional library qualification; have excellent ICT skills; and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment. You must also have the ability to work under your own initiative with minimum supervision, and good communication skills.
Experience of working in a library, and experience of working with children and young people is desirable, as is a knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and of 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
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a PVG Disclosure Scotland check.
Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.
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