School Librarian: Lead the Learning Resources Centre

Harris Federation; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Job summary

Harris Academy Beckenham is seeking a Librarian to maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times and foreground student achievements.

You will manage the Learning Resources Centre, provide guidance on resources, develop INSET activities for teaching and learning, timetable study spaces, and collaborate with English and media teams to promote reading beyond curriculum time.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library systems.
• Knowledge of Accelerated Reading, or similar reading scheme.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum, particularly for English.
• Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment.
• Experience of managing a library service.
• Experience of a range of reading schemes.

Responsibilities

• Management, organisation and supervision of the Learning Resources Centre.
• Maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment.
• Providing advice to staff, students and the community regarding use and development of Learning Resources.
• Devising and delivering INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques related to learning resources.
• Timetabling LRC/post 16 study centre and other resources.
• Liaising with English and media teams to publicise book week and writer visits.
• Organising after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for study support.

Skills

Library systems knowledge

Accelerated Reading knowledge

National Curriculum knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

GCSE English and Mathematics

Job description

Harris Academy Beckenham is seeking a Librarian to maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times and foreground student achievements.

You will manage the Learning Resources Centre, provide guidance on resources, develop INSET activities for teaching and learning, timetable study spaces, and collaborate with English and media teams to promote reading beyond curriculum time.