School Library Technician

Academics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, are recruiting on behalf of a school in Stone, Staffordshire, for a School Library Technician starting in November. The role is an approx. 8-week fixed-term contract, Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:30 and Friday 9:00-4:00.

You will manage issuing/returning books, help pupils and staff, operate reprographic equipment, and assist with admin tasks. You will supervise pupils and provide emergency first aid with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable, able to work independently.
• Experience in administrative, supervisory, library or school-based roles.
• Comfortable using IT and reprographic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a positive environment for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Managing the issuing and returning of books and maintaining library records.
• Supporting pupils and staff using the library, including supervising small groups.
• Operating reprographic equipment: printing, photocopying, laminating and binding.
• Supporting general administration and IT-based tasks.
• Supervising pupils and maintaining behaviour in the library.
• Providing emergency first aid support to pupils with the wider team of first aiders.

Skills

Organised

Independent worker

IT proficient

Interpersonal skills

Job description

School Library Technician / Stone / November Start / Fixed-Term Contract

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, are currently recruiting on behalf of a school in Stone, Staffordshire, who are looking for a School Library Technician to join their team from November.

This is approx. an 8-week fixed-term position, working Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:30pm, and Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm, covering an absence and including a short handover period.

The Role:

• Managing the issuing and returning of books and maintaining accurate library records
• Supporting pupils and staff using the library, including supervising small groups
• Operating reprographic equipment, including printing, photocopying, laminating and binding
• Supporting general administration and IT-based tasks
• Supervising pupils and maintaining appropriate behaviour in the library
• Providing emergency first aid support to pupils with the wider team of first aiders

Requirements:

• Organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Confident working with children and adults
• Experience in an administrative, supervisory, library or school-based role
• Comfortable using IT and reprographic equipment
• Methodical with strong attention to detail
• Able to promote a positive and well-managed environment for pupils

Why Academics?

• Competitive daily rates of 100- 130
• Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Ongoing support from a team of dedicated education consultants
• Access to further opportunities across Staffordshire and Cheshire

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.