Librarian and Learning Mentor

Finchley Catholic High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Finchley Catholic High School in London is seeking a proactive Library Assistant to manage resources, support pupils of all ages and foster a love of reading.

You will use library management software to acquire, organise and issue books, support literacy programmes and lead reading activities, including World Book Day and author events. Collaborating with staff across departments, you will help develop curriculum resources and promote reading for pleasure.

Responsibilities

• Use the Library management software to manage, acquire, organise and issue books and resources to support students of all ages and abilities
• Maintain and promote a vibrant attractive learning environment that lends itself to the enjoyment of reading, learning and study
• Support our reading programme
• Support our literacy programme, working closely with the Lead Practitioner for Literacy to inspire students to develop their literacy and independent learning study skills
• Provide opportunities and activities which encourage reading for pleasure, including extra-curricular opportunities and activities such as introducing new authors; World Book day and shadowing the Carnegie awards.
• Liaise with colleagues from all subject areas to provide resources to support curriculum development
• Play an active part in organising and promoting writing competitions
• Develop and undertake a range of activities celebrating key literary events
• Provide in-class support as well as mentoring on a 1:2:1 basis
• Support students with homework club

Job description

Key responsibilities of the role are to:

• Use the Library management software to manage, acquire, organise and issue books and resources to support students of all ages and abilities

• Maintain and promote a vibrant attractive learning environment that lends itself to the enjoyment of reading, learning and study

• Support our reading programme

• Support our literacy programme, working closely with the Lead Practitioner for Literacy to inspire students to develop their literacy and independent learning study skills

• Provide opportunities and activities which encourage reading for pleasure, including extra-curricular opportunities and activities such as introducing new authors; World Book day and shadowing the Carnegie awards.

• Liaise with colleagues from all subject areas to provide resources to support curriculum development

• Play an active part in organising and promoting writing competitions

• Develop and undertake a range of activities celebrating key literary events

• Provide in-class support as well as mentoring on a 1:2:1 basis

• Support students with homework club