Librarian

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding academy in London is seeking a Librarian to manage the Learning Resources Centre. Responsibilities include maintaining the learning environment, advising on resources, and ensuring community engagement. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a school setting. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in an inner-city school or educational establishment.
• Experience of working with a range of reading schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Learning Resources Centre.
• Advise staff and students on using and developing learning resources.
• Ensure effective use of the LRC across the curriculum.

Skills

Library systems

Knowledge of National curriculum for English

Managing a library service

Experience with diverse student backgrounds

Familiarity with reading schemes

Education

Qualifications to degree level or equivalent

Librarian qualifications

Job description

Summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Librarian to manage and oversee the Learning Resources Centre at Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich.

Responsibilities

• Managing, organising and supervising the Learning Resources Centre (LRC).
• Ensuring all learning resources equipment is maintained and reporting IT faults promptly.
• Maintaining a professional, stimulating, and tidy learning environment, foregrounding student achievements.
• Contributing to presentation and consultation evenings, meeting parents and encouraging reading beyond the curriculum.
• Advising staff, students, and the community on using and developing learning resources.
• Planning and delivering staff training (INSET) on learning resources and teaching techniques.
• Timetabling LRC, enterprise centre, post-16 study centre and other resources.
• Collaborating with English and media teams to publicise and organise annual book week and author visits.
• Promoting effective use of the LRC across the curriculum.
• Guiding groups and individuals in using the LRC.
• Liaising with other information agencies and LRC managers to ensure excellent service.
• Developing and implementing study and information skills linked to the curriculum.
• Participating in community links, including working flexibly and opening out of academy hours.
• Keeping accurate records for efficient resource management.
• Disseminating information about resources and access to staff and students.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing LRC use and development, including collecting data.
• Organising and supervising after-hours, lunchtime and break-time activities (e.g., study support, homework clubs).

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library systems.
• Knowledge of Accelerated Reading scheme.
• Knowledge of National curriculum particularly for English.
• Librarian qualifications.
• 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.
• Experience of working with students from a range of ethnic backgrounds.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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, a Performance and 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.

About Us

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding place-for students and staff alike. We pride ourselves on helping our students to be incredibly successful and we are as driven to support our staff, with an excellent CPD programme and development opportunities for all staff at the academy. We encourage our students and staff to live our core values of character, courage and conscience in our community and beyond. We have an excellent staff who are highly motivated, committed and happy.