Librarian and Administrative Assistant

HARRIS FEDERATION; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Library Manager to inspire students in their reading journey. This role involves managing library operations, ensuring a welcoming environment, and supporting students academically and recreationally. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to fostering a love of reading. Join a vibrant community dedicated to student success and enjoy professional development opportunities while making a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Professional development and training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in library-related work and understanding of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the library in the absence of the Librarian.
• Maintain a professional and tidy learning environment.
• Provide guidance to students using the library.

Skills

Management and organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent ICT skills (Word and Excel)

Good communication skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Organizational and administration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics at C or above

Relevant education to A level (or equivalent)

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

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The library is a beautiful space at the heart of our school and we are driven to spark a love of reading for pleasure in our students, as well as the study, research and library skills they will need at university. You will be passionate about supporting students in their academic and recreational reading. You will have the confidence and interpersonal skills to manage students using the library as a focused study space during the day and you will know or be quick to learn library management under the training of the Librarian..

Harris Clapham Sixth Form is a unique and exciting 16-19 academy, serving Lambeth and the surrounding boroughs. We are a local academy that is proud to serve our vibrant and diverse South London Community. Our emblem is the eagle, and we invite students to come as they are, and we will help them to soar. At the heart of everything we do lie our values of courage, confidence and commitment (we call this the Clapham Character). As well as a first-class academic experience, we know that students need to develop character to go on to be successful. We help them to develop the courage to step into the unknown and face new challenges, the commitment to their own future which they show through hard work and consistency and the confidence to develop as a leader.

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• Management, organisation and supervision of the Library (including students using the library facilities, either informally or as part of regulated study) when the Librarian is absent, including:
  • ensure that all learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting all faults immediately to the ICT team
  • maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, including celebrating student achievements
  • liaise with staff, students and leaders as part of the process of ensuring the library is well-stocked with subject-specific texts, references texts, journals, fiction and non-fiction text appropriate for Level 3 sixth formers
  • timetabling the use of the library, for group (for example by teachers or sixth-form groups) or individual use, ensuring optimum use of facilities
  • providing guidance to groups and individuals using the Library
  • keep appropriate and effective records using academy ICT systems, that will enable efficient management of resources across the academy
  • disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students
  • monitor and evaluate the use of the library, including procedures for collecting data, e.g. student questionnaires
  • to role model written and spoken English to a high standard
  • any other reasonable request in enabling the library to function as effectively as possible.
  • work alongside the literacy lead to promote reading across the academy, including collaborative work with tutors and the organisation of celebration events such as World Book Day.
  • create, or assist the Librarian in creating, the weekly academy newsletter and putting news on the academy website.

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We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE English and Mathematics at C or above (or equivalent) Relevant education to A level (or equivalent).
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Recent and relevant experience of library related work Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential.
• Excellent ICT skills, specifically Word and Excel, and a willingness to undertake training when required.
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding of school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• The ability to take initiative, manage own workload and work independently; as well as the ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication (oral and written), organisation and time-keeping skills
• Excellent organisational and administration skills, with attention to detail

For the full job description and person specification, please refer to the Application Pack.

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If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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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 aboutour benefitson our website.

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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.

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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.

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