LIBRARY ASSISTANT & READING CHAMPION

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is recruiting a Library Assistant to support the Learning Resource Centre and work under the Learning Resources Manager. The library serves over 1900 pupils and fosters reading, research, and study across the curriculum.

The role includes acting as LRC Manager one day a week, supervising students, assisting with administrative tasks, coordinating lunchtime activities, and handling resource management. A love of reading and good ICT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Some experience of working in a Library or with children is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Accelerated Reader reading scheme would be advantageous.
• A love of reading and promoting reading across the curriculum.
• Sound ICT skills including Microsoft Office and willingness to expand these skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students using the LRC at all times including Sixth Form private study.
• Supporting the LRC Manager with general administration for library lessons for lower school students.
• Arrangement and supervision of lunchtime extra-curricular activities related to the LRC.
• Managing general resource issues and returns, cataloguing and preparing new resources, book maintenance, sending out overdue book notices, ensuring library shelves are stocked & tidy.
• Contributing to the smooth running of annual events taking place in the LRC, such as the Sponsored Read & Book Fair
• Undertaking other duties as required, within reasonable limits.

Skills

Library experience

Children supervision

ICT skills

Microsoft Office

Reading promotion

Autonomous work

Tools

Accelerated Reader

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Library Assistant. The potential postholder will be involved with allaspects of the work of the Learning Resource Centre, under the direction of the Learning Resources Manager.Thelibrary is an academic hub of the school and is dynamic, bright and friendly.It is very well used with over 1900 pupils using it for a variety of reasons,from reading, research, private study and book clubs. Literacy is timetabled inthe library by the English Department, promoting the importance of reading tothe whole curriculum and of course not least, the love of reading.

The rolewill also involve working as LRC Manager one day a week.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Supervising students usingthe LRC at all times including Sixth Form private study.
• Supporting the LRC Manager with the general administration requirementsof library lessons for lowerschool students
• Arrangement andsupervision of lunchtime extra-curricular activities related to the LRC.
• Managing general resource issues and returns, cataloguing and preparing ofnewresources, book maintenance, sending out overdue book notices, ensuring library shelves are stocked & tidy.
• Contributing to the smooth running of annual events taking place in theLRC, such as the Sponsored Read & Book Fair
• Undertaking other duties as required, within reasonable limits.

Person specification:

• Some experience of working in a Library orwith children wouldbe an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Accelerated Reader reading scheme would an advantage.
• A love of reading, including its promotion,development and improvement.
• Sound knowledge of a wide range of children’sliterature.
• Sound ICT skills, includingMicrosoft Office software, and a willingness to develop these skills into newareas.
• Ability to work autonomouslyand take responsibility for key areas.
• Good administrative skills including a keen eye for detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong empathy with the School’s Christian values.
• A good team player, proactive, flexible, willing to learnnewskills and methods ofworking practice.