Library and Resource Officer (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Library and Learning Resource Officer for term-time, full-time hours. The role focuses on supporting learners and staff, managing library resources, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely resource availability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate organisational excellence, strong customer service, and adaptability to innovate within a college environment while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in an educational setting.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and juggle tasks.
• Excellent organisational ability and workload prioritisation.
• Excellent face to face customer service skills/experience.
• Experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Willingness to engage in college life and innovation.
• Integrity, optimism and good humour.
• Effective communication skills and ICT competency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage library resources to support teaching and learning.
• Assist learners and staff with queries and guidance on resources.
• Coordinate resource ordering and liaise with suppliers.
• Support safeguarding and welfare policies in a college setting.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Multitasking

ICT skills

Tools

Resource ordering

Supplier liaison

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 37 Hours

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Library and Learning Resource Officer. Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Ideal Candidate

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience;
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers;
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

What We Offer

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• Access to the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A Trust in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.