Librarian

United Learning; Ansley Common; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Librarian to manage the learning resource center, promoting literacy and supporting both students and staff. This full-time role encompasses implementing literacy programs and integrating technology in reading. A commitment to community values and fostering a safe learning environment is essential as the candidate will guide a technologically rich library that meets the needs of students. Interested applicants should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate skills in library management and literacy promotion.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in library sciences or education.
• Skills in promoting literacy and encouraging reading.
• Ability to integrate technology into library services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the learning resource centre.
• Lead literacy programmes within the school.
• Support students in reading technology usage.

Skills

Literacy promotion

Technology facilitation in reading

Community engagement

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Tools

E-readers

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Job Details

Salary: United Learning Support Staff Payscale : £23,000-25,000 FTE (£19,846 - £21,572 Pro Rata / Actual)
Contractual hours: 37.5
Basis: Full Time
Region: Nuneaton
Job category / type: Support Staff
Date posted: 15 / 04 / 2024
Job reference: REQ001094

Job Description

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days.

Job Purpose

To manage and maintain the learning resource centre for the benefit and support of student learning and staff continuing development.
To provide a relevant service meeting the needs of teachers, students, governors and the whole school community.
Help students make the most effective use of resources to assist teaching and learning.

Main / Core duties

• To actively raise the profile of reading and the importance of literacy throughout the school.
• To lead on the implementation of any literacy programmes within the school.
• To support students in the use of technology in reading, including e- readers. To lead on the strategic direction of the Library in a technologically rich learning environment.
• To promote and maintain a safe and healthy environment and to ensure that all Learning Resource Centres are conducive to learning.
• To lead the strategy for the development of an innovative Library community which is integrated into the life of the whole school and meets the needs of young people in the 21st century.

Hartshill Academy is a 11-16 comprehensive school on the edge of Nuneaton in North Warwickshire. Hartshill Academy has a strong sense of community in its staff and in the community it serves. At Hartshill Academy we have high expectations of ourselves. We practice kindness and gratitude every day. Our HART values of Heart, Ambition, Respect and Tenacity underpin everything we do. We take time to reflect on our HART values and how we can develop each day. We want to ensure we are always challenging ourselves to be even better today than yesterday. We strive to practice perfect in everything we do. We know that our daily practices become our habits, our habits become our character and our character is who we are. Hartshill Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.