School Librarian : Huntingdon

TipTopJob; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Librarian to join its school in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will manage the library's budget and resources, support student learning, and promote reading. Previous library experience and eligibility to work in the UK are essential. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme where you could earn GBP300

Opportunities for ongoing training and support

Competitive hourly rates of pay; paid weekly

Ample onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a Library.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (essential).
• Ability to maintain a professional manner in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Library’s budget, staffing, and resources.
• Promote resources and equipment in various formats.
• Implement a Library policy supporting the School Development Plan.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Libraries are the backbone of our education system.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you fancy the opportunity of working locally, close to good transport links? Do you have a passion for the Education Sector?

If so, look no further. Apply now. We are seeking an experienced Librarian to work in our school based within Huntingdon. This is a full-time role and you will be expected to work from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

By joining a school such as this you will have the opportunity to work in an excellent environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a team that offer all-round support.

Benefits

• Refer a Friend Scheme where you could earn GBP300
• Opportunities for ongoing training and support
• Competitive hourly rates of pay; paid weekly
• Dedicated consultant to help you through the joining process
• Ample onsite car parking
• Support with school application support and DBS

Responsibilities

• The management of the Library’s budget, staffing and electronic and hard copy resources
• Manage and promote a wide range of resources in a variety of formats and, where appropriate, the equipment to access them
• The creation and implementation of a Library policy which supports the school in meeting the targets set in the School Development Plan
• Liaison with all departments in the school and with the wider learning community to ensure appropriate access to learning resources
• Help to pupils and staff on resources available in the Library to assist student learning and extend patterns of teaching
• Provide specialist support for Sixth Form students, to assist their learning and capability of becoming effective independent learners
• Support for literacy and reader development within the school
• Act as Team Leader for the Assistant Librarians
• Promote reading through events and opportunities

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a Library
• Eligibility to work in the UK (essential)
• DBS on an update service is a must or willingness to get a new one
• Provide specific references
• Ability to maintain a professional manner in challenging situations
• Demonstrate attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

How to Apply

If you’ve worked in a school environment before and this sounds like the school for you, please apply now. We would love to hear from you.