Library Assistant

Moulsham High School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Moulsham High School is seeking a library assistant with some experience to work with our Library Assistant to provide a dynamic and effective library service for students and staff. The library is well resourced and drives reading skills and reading for pleasure, as well as supporting the school's wider extracurricular life.

Applicants must be prepared for enhanced DBS and Barred List checks and should note that the post is not open to anyone barred from working with children.

Qualifications

• Experience in library or related work.
• Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks required.
• Not open to anyone barred from working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a dynamic and effective library service for students and staff.
• Support reading development and reading for pleasure.
• Collaborate with the existing Library Assistant to deliver enriching library activities.

Job description

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities. We are a high performing comprehensive school. Our G.C.S.E. results have consistently been significantly above national averages. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do and the professional development of our staff is a priority. Behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and purposeful, making it an enjoyable place to be. However, Moulsham High School never stands still; we are forward looking and believe that the best is yet to come.

We are looking for a library assistant with some experience of library or related work to work collaboratively with our existing Library Assistant in providing a dynamic and effective library service for the students and staff of Moulsham High School. Our library is very well resourced and plays a pivotal role in developing students’ reading skills as well as fostering their love of reading for pleasure. In addition, it also makes an exciting contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.

This post requires enhanced DBS and Barred List checks and is not open to anyone who has been barred from working in any way with children.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday 13.00 - 16.30

Wednesday 12.30 - 16.30

Thursday 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.30

Friday 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.30