Library and Resource Co-ordinator

Ark; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

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About you:

• A contagious enthusiasm for reading and all that it can offer.
• Energetic and dynamic
• Highly organised and efficient; capable of multi-tasking and working at pace.
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• Helpful and positive nature, calm and caring.
• Excellent people skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrates creativity and imagination,
• Highly motivated showing resilience, stamina and reliability under pressure
• Reflective: able to review own performance and keen to learn and develop own skills
• Can relate well to children, parents and members of the community.
• Flexible attitude towards work: can adapt quickly to new demands.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the Academy
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate key staff members.
• Experience of or desire to work with and motivate young people to engage with reading.
• Knowledge of how libraries can be used to support curriculum delivery and raising standards for pupils of different ages (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of the current education framework and the needs of an inner-city, multicultural school (desirable)
• A good knowledge of and passion for books and literature.

About us:

Our school is a happy school and we pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.

Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 80% of those being a top 3rd university.

Our mission is to prepare our students for university and to be leaders in their community. Every child has the potential to succeed and there are no excuses not to achieve that success. We expect every Ark Globe student to graduate from our academy with the qualifications, skills and confidence to achieve their ambitions and go on to higher education or their chosen career.

We offer:

• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet the needs of you and your team.
• Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans.