School Librarian / Library Manager - £36,000. Job in Newham Education & Training Jobs

School Librarian / Library Manager - 30,000 - 36,000 - Permanent - Newham

A popular Sixth Form in Newham are on the hunt for a School Librarian / Library Manager for a September 2024 start. This is a permanent vacancy directly employed through the school with a salary range of 30,000 - 36,000 depending on experience.

As a School Librarian, you will ensure that the library is at the heart of school life and plays a central role in developing a culture of reading across the school and community, and drive reading progress. The school knows that reading must be at the heart of the school, both in the curriculum and in the way in which they foster a love of reading for pupils throughout their time at school, so they become life-long lovers of reading.

Additionally, as a Library Manager you will be managing a small team of staff who will be supervising and supporting students with their studies. You must be a confident communicator who can liaise effectively with your team, as well as a wider team of teachers and senior leaders.

ROLE DETAILS:

• Lead on the delivery of establishing a beautiful library and resources for Sixth Form students
• Be able to make recommendations for students from their 7000 books available
• Manage and maintain the school library and all its resources
• Identify and buy quality resources for the school library (and classroom libraries where appropriate) to meet the needs of the National Curriculum and to ensure the school has an age-appropriate, challenging, diverse and inclusive reading offer for pupils
• Teach pupils how to use the library successfully and how to enjoy choosing books
• Promote the enjoyment of and excitement about reading to all pupils
• Provide a warm, welcoming climate in the library and across the school to help pupils to develop as happy and successful learners
• Support pupils working outside of class and after school with their learning
• Run reading interventions, teaching pupils how to read, how to comprehend and how to love reading
• Working just 200 days of the calendar year
• 36 hour working week

PERSON DETAILS:

• Educated to a degree level
• Right to work in the UK - Essential
• Ideally experience working in a Library previously or similar / transferable experience
• Must be a team player
• Must be willing to go above and beyond daily for pupils

SCHOOL DETAILS:

• Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report
• Popular Sixth-Form for 16-19 year olds
• Fantastic results across the board, with over 90% going to university
• Located in the Borough of Newham
• Free parking on site + good rail and bus links.

If you are interested in this Librarian opportunity, interview can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Librarian opportunity by sending your CV to George at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted!)