School Librarian & Student Support Champion

Christ The King Voluntary Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Christ the King Voluntary Academy in Arnold, Nottingham, is seeking a Library Assistant to maintain a welcoming, organised library, create displays, and manage resources using our library system.

You will respond to requests, support students, and collaborate with staff to promote reading and learning. Strong IT skills and experience with young people are essential for success in this pastoral and academic role.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Higher level academic qualifications will be considered an advantage.
• Applicants must have prior experience of working with young people, have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to support students both in a pastoral and academic capacity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming and organised library including producing displays and signs.
• Issue and discharge of resources using the library computer system.
• Understand general library practices as well as the practices of the specific library where they work.
• Respond to requests in person, over the phone, or via email to answer questions and locate information
• Work closely with students to build positive working relationships to support students to engage fully in school life and beyond.
• Be caring, supportive and have a good understanding of the issues our young people encounter
• Have excellent organisation skills, to care for our print and digital resources
• Be committed to achieving best outcomes for all students.
• Have excellent IT skills and be able to work on your own initiative.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication

Organised

Education

Five GCSEs including English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

Library computer system

Job description

Christ the King Voluntary Academy in Arnold, Nottingham, is seeking a Library Assistant to maintain a welcoming, organised library, create displays, and manage resources using our library system.

You will respond to requests, support students, and collaborate with staff to promote reading and learning. Strong IT skills and experience with young people are essential for success in this pastoral and academic role.