Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

CHEAM HIGH SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheam High School is seeking a Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator to lead the school library and support student assistants. The role requires strong people skills to work effectively with students and staff and to oversee library operations and training.

Hours are 8:30am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a pro‑rata salary based on 30 hours per week across 190 working days. A DBS check is required, and the school is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a library is not essential, but the ability to work well with students and staff is key.
• Strong organizational and budget management skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the LRC services for students and staff.
• Supervise, train and support student library assistants.
• Manage the LRC budget and library administration.
• Collaborate with the English Department and the LRC Assistant.

Skills

Library management

Student engagement

Job description

Cheam High School are seeking to appoint a Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

The working hours will be 8:30am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday.

The primary responsibility of the LRC Manager is to manage the school library, to supervise, train and support Student library assistants, be the point of reference for the library assistants, ensure the smooth running of the LRC working closely with the LRC Assistant and English Department.

Duties will include day-to-day management of LRC services to students and staff, including supervision of students during break and lunch, managing the LRC budget and library administration.

Experience of working in a library is not essential; the ability to work well with students and staff is key.

Cheam High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Cheam High School is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary paid at CAN salary scale point 21 (£31,227 FTE, £21,807 actual pro-rata salary). 30 hours per week; 190 working days (188 term days plus 2 staff preparation days)