Learning Resources Centre Manager — Reading & Study Support

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace invites applications for a Learning Resources Centre Manager to oversee the LRC, ensuring a stimulating, well-organised environment that supports reading and learning. The role includes managing resources, coordinating with English and media teams, running INSET activities, timetable management, and contributing to events like author visits and book week.

The salary is £27,354.43–£28,996.45 for 38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours weekly, with benefits and a strong

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent
• 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
• Contributing to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time
• Providing advice to staff, students and the community on Learning Resources
• Devising and offer INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques and training in the use of Learning Resource materials
• Time-tabling LRC/enterprise centre/post 16 study centre and other resources
• Liaising with the English and media team and external providers to publicise and organise an annual book week

Education

English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of library systems

Knowledge of Accelerated Reading, or similar reading scheme

Knowledge of National Curriculum, particularly for English

Experience of managing a library service

Experience of a range of reading schemes

Job description

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace invites applications for a Learning Resources Centre Manager to oversee the LRC, ensuring a stimulating, well-organised environment that supports reading and learning. The role includes managing resources, coordinating with English and media teams, running INSET activities, timetable management, and contributing to events like author visits and book week.

The salary is £27,354.43–£28,996.45 for 38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours weekly, with benefits and a strong