Library and Resource Officer (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Rye College is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Library and Learning Resource Officer to join the college’s learning support team. We aim to challenge every learner to exceed expectations and to nurture diverse skills and talents.

The role is full-time, term-time only (37 hours, pro rata). Responsibilities include customer service, resource ordering, ICT use, and supporting the life of the college. Applications welcome with an informal visit before applying.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working in an educational setting
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and juggle tasks
• Excellent organisational ability and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent face-to-face customer service skills/experience
• Experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers
• Excellent attention to detail, able to spot and rectify issues
• Willingness to become involved in college life
• Enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation
• Integrity, optimism and good humour
• Effective communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Strong ICT skills and openness to new technology

Skills

Customer service

Organisational ability

Multi-tasking

Communication

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Innovation

Team involvement

Integrity

Humour

Problem solving

Tools

IT systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Midday Monday 28 September 2026

About the role

We areseekingto appoint an enthusiastic,energeticand adaptable Libraryand 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 tomulti-task under pressure and able to juggletasks 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, whopicks up onmistakes and rectifies problems before they arise;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college;
• Be enthusiastic,energeticand open to innovation;
• Have integrity,optimismand a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skillsand be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skillsand be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

In return, 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.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

About us

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.

Contact

Location: Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.ryecollege.co.uk/Work-With-Us/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.