Librarian

Christ The King Voluntary Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Christ the King Voluntary Academy in Arnold, Nottingham, is seeking a Library Assistant to maintain a welcoming, organised library, create displays, and manage resources using our library system.

You will respond to requests, support students, and collaborate with staff to promote reading and learning. Strong IT skills and experience with young people are essential for success in this pastoral and academic role.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Higher level academic qualifications will be considered an advantage.
• Applicants must have prior experience of working with young people, have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to support students both in a pastoral and academic capacity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming and organised library including producing displays and signs.
• Issue and discharge of resources using the library computer system.
• Understand general library practices as well as the practices of the specific library where they work.
• Respond to requests in person, over the phone, or via email to answer questions and locate information
• Work closely with students to build positive working relationships to support students to engage fully in school life and beyond.
• Be caring, supportive and have a good understanding of the issues our young people encounter
• Have excellent organisation skills, to care for our print and digital resources
• Be committed to achieving best outcomes for all students.
• Have excellent IT skills and be able to work on your own initiative.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication

Organised

Education

Five GCSEs including English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

Library computer system

Job description

About Us
Christ the King, located in Arnold, Nottingham, is a successful secondary school and part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. We value our staff and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive. We are proud to be an Ofsted-rated 'Good' school, serving a community of dedicated learners.

Our Trust brings together 35 Catholic primary and secondary schools across Lincolnshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire.

About the role

• Maintain a welcoming and organised library including producing displays and signs.
• Issue and discharge of resources using the library computer system.
• Understand general library practices as well as the practices of the specific library where they work.
• Respond to requests in person, over the phone, or via email to answer questions and locate information
• Work closely with students to build positive working relationships to support students to engage fully in school life and beyond.
• Be caring, supportive and have a good understanding of the issues our young people encounter
• Have excellent organisation skills, to care for our print and digital resources
• Be committed to achieving best outcomes for all students.
• Have excellent IT skills and be able to work on your own initiative.

Applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). Higher level academic qualifications will be considered an advantage. Applicants must have prior experience of working with young people, have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to support students both in a pastoral and academic capacity.

The successful candidate would also be expected to contribute to and work within the Catholic ethos of our school.

Why work for us?

We offer:

• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff with generous employer contributions.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme- emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November at 9.00am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks, including online searches, are required.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and backgrounds, including those who are not Catholic but are supportive of our values. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer, encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.