Librarian

HARRIS FEDERATION; Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Academy Beckenham seeks a Librarian to maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment, foregrounding student achievements. The role requires managing the Learning Resources Centre, keeping resources updated, and advising staff and students on use and development of learning resources.

The salary for this role is £28,067.69-£29,752.53 for 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with a DBS check and safeguarding commitments as part of the Harris Federation.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at minimum level.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of library systems and reading schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Learning Resources Centre.
• Maintain resources and equipment.
• Provide guidance on use and development of learning resources.
• Plan INSET activities for teaching and learning resources.

Skills

Experience in library management

Reading promotion

Collaboration with English/Media teams

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Accelerated Reading

Library systems

National Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Librarian to join us at Harris Academy Beckenham, maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times and foregrounding student achievements.

The actual salary for this role will be £28,067.69-£29,752.53 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

About Us

Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our 'Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.

The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.

In 2019 we were designated as a 'World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be , World Class.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Management, organisation and supervision of the Learning Resources Centre
• Ensuring that all learning resources equipment is well maintained
• Maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, foregrounding student achievements
• Contributing to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time
• Providing advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of Learning Resources
• Devising and offering INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques in relation to learning resources and training in the use of Learning Resource materials
• Timetabling LRC/enterprise centre/post 16 study centre and other resources
• Liaising with the English and media team to publicise and organise an annual book week and frequent visits from writers
• Encouraging the effective use of the Learning Resource Centre
• Liaison with other information agencies
• Development and implementation of study and information skills
• Participating in community links, including opening out of academy hours (a flexible approach to working hours is required)
• Disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students
• Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the use and development of the area
• Organising and supervising after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for students e.g. study support and homework clubs

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus , Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.