Librarian / Full Training Provided

AWD online; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development

Career progression

One fully paid day off per academic |

Two-week October half-term

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Librarian for Hedge End, Southampton, with 20 hours per week during term time. No library experience required as a comprehensive induction and mentor are provided.

Responsibilities include managing loans, assisting students, promoting reading and supporting curriculum use of library resources. First Aid and safeguarding commitment are essential, and benefits include staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in education, books, reading and literature.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisation and ability to manage tasks accurately.
• Friendly, helpful and confident when dealing with students, staff and visitors.
• Comfortable learning library systems, ICT and other technology.
• Willingness to learn, develop and undertake relevant training.
• First Aid certificate.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students and staff; respond to enquiries and provide helpful support with available resources.
• Manage loan and reference collections; keep the Learning Resource Centre organised.
• Input catalogue information; classify books and review stock and loan system.
• Promote reading for pleasure; organise reading groups and book clubs.
• Support curriculum use of library resources and information-handling skills.
• Create displays and promotional materials for books, services and events.
• Support ICT use and report equipment issues; maintain a safe environment.
• Provide First Aid support when required and deputise for the First Aid room.
• Participate in relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

ICT literacy

First Aid

Safeguarding

Reading interest

Willingness to learn

Tools

Library systems

ICT systems

Job description

Librarian / Full Training Provided

If you enjoy books, literature and helping others learn, this could be an excellent opportunity to begin or develop a career within education. No previous library or education experience is required, with a comprehensive induction, dedicated mentor and ongoing professional development provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: School Librarian, Library Assistant, Library Services Assistant, Learning Resource Centre Assistant, Learning Resources Assistant, Resource Centre Assistant, Library Administrator, Library Coordinator

SALARY: £11,608 actual annual salary (£25,614 FTE) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

WORKING HOURS: 20 hours per week, 10:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a Librarian with an interest in education and literature to help create a welcoming, engaging environment that encourages students to read, learn and make full use of the resources available to them.

No previous experience is required. The Librarian will receive a comprehensive induction, support from a dedicated mentor and ongoing learning and development, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to start a career in education or considering teaching in the future.

Working alongside curriculum and teaching colleagues, the Librarian will help students and staff use the Learning Resource Centre, manage books and other resources, support library enquiries, promote reading and organise activities including reading groups and book clubs.

You will also support the day-to-day organisation and safe operation of the centre, use library and ICT systems, prepare displays and publicity materials and provide First Aid room support when required.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Librarian include:

• Library Reception & Enquiries: Welcome students and staff, respond to enquiries and provide helpful support with available resources

• Loans & Resources: Manage loan and reference collections and help maintain an organised, accessible Learning Resource Centre

• Cataloguing & Stock: Input catalogue information, classify books and other materials and help review stock and the loan system

• Reading & Literacy: Promote reading for pleasure and help organise activities including reading groups and book clubs

• Curriculum Support: Work with teaching colleagues to encourage effective use of library resources, information-handling skills and whole-class access

• Displays & Promotion: Create displays and written or visual materials to promote books, services and events

• ICT & Technology: Support use of ICT, internet resources and technology within the centre and report equipment issues when necessary

• Safety & Security: Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment, report defects and support the security of the centre

• First Aid Support: Hold a First Aid certificate and support or deputise for the First Aid room when required

• Training & Development: Take part in relevant training and continuous professional learning

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Genuine interest in education, books, reading and literature

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good organisation skills with the ability to manage tasks accurately

• Friendly, helpful and confident when dealing with students, staff and visitors

• Comfortable learning library systems, ICT and other technology

• Willingness to learn, develop and undertake relevant training

• First Aid certificate

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

BENEFITS

• Supportive team environment where staff are valued
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience for those considering a future teaching career
• High-quality continuing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• One fully paid day off per academic year to support personal events
• Two-week October half-term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates at a modern leisure centre
• Enrolment in a large public sector pension scheme

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15162