Library & Learning Resources Team Leader

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Job summary

An educational institution in Shuttleworth is looking for a Library & Learning Resources Team Leader with strong leadership skills to enhance the student experience. The role involves managing the library team, providing academic support, and ensuring resources meet curriculum needs. Candidates should have A Levels, experience in managing a team, and excellent interpersonal abilities. This permanent position offers a salary range of £28,325 - £31,235 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Customer-facing experience in a public or educational setting.
• Experience in a library or resource management environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a supportive learning environment.
• Coordinate the work of the library team.
• Provide academic support to students and staff.
• Supervise and guide the library team.

Skills

Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Proactive and able to learn new systems

Flexible, collaborative, and approachable

Able to handle challenging situations professionally

Education

A Level (or equivalent)

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Willingness to achieve Level 2 qualifications

Job description

Library & Learning Resources Team Leader

Location: Shuttleworth




Salary: £28,325 - £31, 235 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experience and qualifications




Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)




Contract Type: Permanent

Shape the Future of Learning

We are looking for a dedicated and student-focused Library & Learning Resources Team Leader to join our Libraries and Learning Resources department for a college in Shuttleworth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting education to lead a team and make a positive impact on the student experience.

Key Responsibilities

Library Management

• Create and maintain a supportive learning environment
• Coordinate the work of the library team
• Ensure resources meet curriculum needs
• Promote library services across the college

Student and Staff Support

• Provide academic support to students and staff
• Deliver training on library systems and digital resources
• Liaise with curriculum teams to support learning objectives
• Monitor usage of online platforms and identify areas for improvement

Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide the library team
• Set clear priorities and expectations
• Provide ongoing training and support
• Manage rotas and adjust workflows as needed

Operational Procedures

• Oversee day-to-day library functions
• Manage stock purchasing and resource curation
• Deliver engaging library inductions
• Maintain accurate records and data for reporting

Statutory Duties

• Uphold safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies
• Comply with health and safety requirements
• Participate in training and continuous professional development

About You

Qualifications

• A Level (or equivalent) education
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 qualifications within one year if not already held

Experience

• Experience supervising or managing a team
• Customer-facing experience in a public or educational setting
• Experience working in a library or resource management environment is desirable

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive and able to learn new systems and procedures
• Flexible, collaborative, and approachable
• Able to handle challenging situations with professionalism
• Willingness to work occasional evenings as required

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