Librarian

Harris Academy Beckenham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Beckenham invites applications for a Librarian to maintain a professional, stimulating, and tidy learning environment and to foreground student achievements through robust library services and reading initiatives.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, a degree or equivalent, and strong knowledge of library systems and accelerated reading schemes, with at least three years in an inner-city school and experience managing a library service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times.
• Foreground student achievements through library activities and reading programmes.
• Oversee and develop the school library service and resources.
• Collaborate with English and curriculum teams to support literacy across the key stages.

Skills

Library systems

Reading schemes

Educational environment

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• 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