Learning Resource Centre Assistant

Callerton Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Community-focused school

Job summary

Callerton Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Learning Resource Centre Assistant to manage the LRC, support students and staff, and ensure a welcoming, well-organised learning space.

You will promote reading for pleasure, help develop independent learning skills, and work with the Whole School Reading Co-ordinator to foster a positive reading culture across the Academy.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a community-focused school with development and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• 2) Effective communication with students, staff and stakeholders.
• 3) Enjoys working with young people and builds positive relationships.
• 4) Confident using ICT and information retrieval systems.
• 5) Self-motivated, reliable and flexible in their approach to work.
• 6) Has a passion for reading and supporting students' learning and development.
• 7) Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
• Support students and staff to access a wide range of resources.
• Promote reading for pleasure and encourage independent learning.
• Develop students' independent learning and study skills.
• Collaborate with the Whole School Reading Co-ordinator to foster a positive reading culture across the Academy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Youth engagement

ICT proficiency

Reliability & flexibility

Reading advocacy

Safeguarding

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking a Learning Resource Centre Assistant to help create an engaging, welcoming and well-organised learning environment for our students. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Learning Resource Centre, supporting students and staff to access a wide range of resources, promoting reading for pleasure, and helping to develop students' independent learning and study skills. Working closely with the Whole School Reading Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in fostering a positive reading culture across the Academy.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
2. Can communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders.
3. Enjoys working with young people and can build positive relationships.
4. Is confident using ICT and information retrieval systems.
5. Is self-motivated, reliable and flexible in their approach to work.
6. Has a passion for reading and supporting students' learning and development.
7. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you're guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Generous annual leave
3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
5. Enthusiastic and motivated students
6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
7. A school with its community at heart
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding 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. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.