Librarian - Chesham Grammar School

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hour per week, 38 weeks per year (term time plus inset)

Interviews to be held: Thursday 24 or Friday 25 April 2025

About us

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.

• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to manage and develop the library in this outstanding school. We are looking for someone who is passionate about literature and who is able to encourage and inspire our students. The successful applicant will join a friendly, welcoming team, where teachers and support staff work together to provide an enriching learning experience for students, both within and beyond the curriculum.

About you

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English to GCSE or equivalent
Graduate status or equivalent (desirable)

EXPERIENCE
Proven administrative experience
Experience of working in a library or similar environment
Working in a school environment (desirable)
Working with young people (desirable)
Experience of Financial management (managing a budget) (desirable)
IT Competent

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work independently and to take direction
A passion for reading and English language
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to foster positive relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisation skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
A personal commitment to professional development and the updating of job related skills
Working to tight deadlines

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.