Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
• The Eastbourne Academy
• £19,401 - £20,262 Pro Rata (£22,457 - £23,453 FTE) SAT B
• 37 Hours Per Week
• Permanent
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
We have an opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and caring librarian, to join our successful and friendly school community.
The Librarian will develop and promote the role of the library in the school with an emphasis on providing a secure, welcoming and inclusive environment.
In addition to this, they will:
• Supervise the day to day running of the library to provide a comprehensive service for students;
• Promote the effective and efficient use of the library and library resources;
• Support student’s learning by promoting the enjoyment of, and excitement about reading;
• Supervise pupils in library activities and assisting them in their research;
• Contribute to the selection, purchase and maintenance of stock and equipment for the library that meet the needs of staff and students within an allocated budget;
• Create displays of library resources and other ways to promote the library;
• Supervise students using the library environment and maintain standards of behaviour in the absence of teaching staff.
The successful candidate would need:
• A minimum of NVQ level 3 relevant library qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience;
• Experience of working in a library preferably in a school or college environment;
• Experience of utilising ICT and skills to access and retrieve information;
• The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.
What we can offer:
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts.
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Tara Hobson, SLT Lead, for an informal discussion.
[email protected] and 01323 514900.
Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Casey Rose, Office Manager,
[email protected] or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact
[email protected] or 01795 905989 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 18th March 2024
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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£22.46k - £23.45k per annum
