School Librarian - Huntingdon

Randstad Education; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational service provider in Huntingdon is seeking an experienced Librarian to manage library resources and promote literacy within a school setting. You will enjoy a state-of-the-art working environment with excellent support. The role requires previous library experience and a passion for education. Responsibilities include budgeting, resource management, and assisting students. This is a full-time position with competitive pay.

Benefits

Refer-a-Friend Scheme with potential earnings

Opportunities for ongoing training

Competitive hourly rates paid weekly

Dedicated consultant support

Ample onsite car parking

Support with school applications and DBS

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• DBS on an update service is a must or willingness to get a new one.
• Provide specific references.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Library's budget, staffing and resources.
• Promote a wide range of resources and equipment access.
• Create and implement a Library policy supporting school targets.
• Liaise with school departments to ensure resource access.
• Assist students and staff with available resources.
• Support literacy and reading development in the school.

Skills

Previous experience of working in a Library

Ability to maintain a professional manner in challenging situations

Attention to details and interpersonal 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-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.

Our Benefits:

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme where you could have a chance of earning £300
• 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
• Give 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

Required Skills

• 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 details 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!