Librarian and Administrative Assistant JOB ID- 4652
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Summary
We are looking for a part-time library assistant and administrator to join our team at Harris Clapham Sixth Form.
The library is a beautiful space at the heart of our school and we are driven to spark a love of reading for pleasure in our students, as well as the study, research and library skills they will need at university. You will be passionate about supporting students in their academic and recreational reading. You will have the confidence and interpersonal skills to manage students using the library as a focused study space during the day and you will know or be quick to learn library management under the training of the Librarian.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Skills
Main Areas of Responsibility
The purpose of your role will be to manage, organise and supervise the library when the Librarian is absent, including:
Ensuring that all learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting faults promptly
Maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment, including celebrating student achievements
Liaising with staff, students and leaders as part of the process of ensuring the library is well stocked
Timetabling the use of the library, for group (for example by teachers or sixth-form groups) or individual use, ensuring optimum use of facilities
Providing guidance to groups and individuals using the library
Keeping appropriate and effective records
Disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students
Monitoring and evaluating use of the library, including procedures for collecting data
Being a strong role model for high quality written and spoken English
Working alongside the literacy lead to promote reading across the academy
Creating, or assist the Librarian in creating, the weekly academy newsletter and putting news on the academy website
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
GCSE English and Mathematics at C or above (or equivalent) Relevant education to A level (or equivalent).
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Recent and relevant experience of library related work
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential.
Excellent ICT skills, specifically Word and Excel, and a willingness to undertake training when required.
Good keyboard skills
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding of school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
The ability to take initiative, manage own workload and work independently; as well as the ability to work as part of a team
Good communication (oral and written), organisation and time-keeping skills
Excellent organisational and administration skills, with attention to detail
For the full job description and person specification, please refer to the Application Pack.
Benefits
Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
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Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.