Careers & Library Assistant

LeighAcademiesTrust; Rainham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers & Library Assistant for Leigh Academy Rainham. The role involves managing library resources, running engaging activities, and assisting students in developing critical information literacy and independent study skills, within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Free virtual GP Service

Wellbeing support and recognition initiatives

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a library or educational setting preferred.
• Capability to support student engagement and activities.
• Ability to promote reading for pleasure and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reading and research hub.
• Manage library resources and run activities.
• Support students in developing study skills.

Skills

Information literacy

Collaboration

Communication

Enthusiasm

Job description

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We are seeking a committed and proactive Careers & Library Assistant to join the growing team at Leigh Academy Rainham. Since opening in 2021, our academy has quickly become a beacon of excellence, where every student is known, supported and valued.

You’ll oversee our reading and research hub, encouraging a culture of reading for pleasure and academic enquiry. You’ll manage library resources, run engaging activities and support students in developing information literacy and independent study skills. Our successful candidate will also help our students explore their options and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their goals - whether through higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school

Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment

Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth

Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Free onsite parking

This is a permanent opportunity, working 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset with an actual salary of £20,990 per annum (£24,404 FTE). Working hours are 8.00am - 4.00pm, with an earlier finish of 3.30pm on Wednesdays.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Rainham

In September 2021, we opened our doors to the 180 founding students of our co educational comprehensive school for 11-18 year olds. Already oversubscribed, our new school is firmly set to be a beacon of excellence for secondary education in Medway. The wellbeing and success of each individual child is at the heart of everything and we are driven by the belief that it is our role to ensure all pupils develop an appreciation of the limitless possibilities ahead of them. Every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. It is our ambition that in our highly inclusive setting, all our students will flourish, becoming inquiring, compassionate and culturally aware young adults. We will work together to embed the essential skills, knowledge and attributes needed to be highly successful in achieving their own personal goals, as caring members of our community and as leaders in tomorrow’s world.

Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in human-scale education, delivered through our college model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Working in a brand new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. We will be looking to recruit a staff body that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic and co-curricular offer from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to a role at the Academy. A sense of humour is also essential!

Please click here to find out more about Leigh Academy Rainham.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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