Learning Resources Centre Lead

HARRIS FEDERATION; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Wellbeing cash plan

Job summary

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is seeking a Learning Resources Centre Manager to oversee the LRC, ensuring a professional, stimulating environment and foregrounding student achievement.

The role requires English and Maths GCSE, a degree, knowledge of library systems and Accelerated Reading; three years in an inner-city school; and experience managing a library service and reading schemes.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library systems.
• Knowledge of Accelerated Reading, or similar reading scheme.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum, particularly for English.
• Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment.
• Experience of managing a library service.
• Experience of a range of reading schemes.

Responsibilities

• Management, organisation and supervision of the Learning Resources Centre.
• Ensuring that learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting all computer faults immediately.
• Providing advice to staff, students and the community on Learning Resources.
• Liaising with the English and media team and external providers to publicise and organise an annual book week.
• Organising and supervising after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for students.
• Overseeing the chosen reading scheme programme for KS3 students.

Skills

Library systems

Reading schemes

Staff liaison

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is seeking a Learning Resources Centre Manager to oversee the LRC, ensuring a professional, stimulating environment and foregrounding student achievement.

The role requires English and Maths GCSE, a degree, knowledge of library systems and Accelerated Reading; three years in an inner-city school; and experience managing a library service and reading schemes.