Job Description
Do you have a passion for reading and working with young people? Are you seeking the next challenge in your career? Or have you recently graduated and have and wish to gain experience in a school in a Librarian role? Are you considering training for teaching and wish to gain experience in a school environment?
A school Librarian is a real asset to any school as you are in an invaluable position working with all year groups and across all subjects. You have an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and support departments by providing that key literacy link.
We are looking to appoint a Librarian to ensure that the library is at the heart of the school, supporting students to develop a love of reading and reading for pleasure culture and provide a learning hub for students. The school librarian will work closely with the SLT Literacy lead. There is also the opportunity for professional development such as the NPQLL (Leading Literacy).
This is a student facing role and the successful candidate will be passionate about literacy, have good administrative skills have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of working in a school setting is preferred but not essential. This is a part-time role of around 4 hours per day which are flexible within the hours of +-3 for the right candidate.
Windsor Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please access the school’s website where further information can be found: www.twbs.co.uk or alternatively email Mrs Howarth at [email protected]
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Job Description
Salary: Actual for 20 hours £11,602 (FTE £25,263).
Weeks/Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only.
Daily hours of work: This is a part-time role of around 4 hours per day which are flexible within the hours of +:00am-3:00pm for the right candidate.
Responsible To: SLT Literacy Lead
Principal Duties:
To manage the School Library ensuring that the library is at the heart of the school, supporting students to develop a love of reading and a reading for pleasure culture and provide a learning hub for students.
Job responsibilities:
• Ensuring our library catalogue meets the needs of the students and supports the curriculum.
• Curating reading lists and recommendations from KS3-5
• Leading and facilitating book clubs
• Organising author visits and opportunities throughout the year to promote reading.
• Working with the SLT Literacy Lead on ‘Must Read March’ and World Book Day
• Running literacy interventions
• Overseeing book donations and connections with the local community.
• Monitoring the book catalogue and students borrowing books.
• Advise students on efficient methods of research to assist in their learning.
• Oversee and supervise pupils using the library ensuring safe and sensible behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
To undertake other duties as appropriate to the post and grade.
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
