School Librarian - Learning Centre & Literacy Champion

Falkirk Council; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a School Librarian to lead the school library as a vibrant learning hub for students and staff. The role focuses on providing resources and information to support literacy, reading, writing, storytelling and literature across the school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff, develop key literacy skills, and employ creative approaches to meet the needs of pupils requiring high levels of additional support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Librarianship/Information Science or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in Librarianship/Information Science is desirable.
• Working towards or having achieved Chartered Member of CILIP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the school library as a learning centre for students and staff, providing resources and information across the school community.
• Collaborate with class teachers and support staff to develop pupils' literacy skills, encouraging reading, writing, storytelling and literature.
• Adapt approaches to meet the needs of pupils requiring high levels of support with a creative, flexible approach.

Skills

Literacy skills development

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Librarianship/Information Science

Post-graduate qualification in Librarianship/Information Science

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Job description

Falkirk Council is seeking a School Librarian to lead the school library as a vibrant learning hub for students and staff. The role focuses on providing resources and information to support literacy, reading, writing, storytelling and literature across the school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff, develop key literacy skills, and employ creative approaches to meet the needs of pupils requiring high levels of additional support.