Librarian

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Salary:£26,415.00 pro rata – (Grade 7, point 19) based on full time equivalent of £29,250.00 per annum, 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year.

About Corby Technical School and the role

Corby Technical School is an outstanding free school (part of the Brooke Weston Trust) and we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Librarian. Ideally, they are an experienced School Librarian with the confidence to manage our school library with limited supervision. The successful candidate will organise materials for effective retrieval by classifying, cataloguing and indexing all library resources. They will maintain and monitor stock, ensuring an effective service that meets the requirements of the national curriculum, students and staff. Responsibilities will also include the financial management of the resources budget and the purchase and sale of revision books.

The school library is a hub of activity before and after school with many and varied co-curricular clubs alongside break and lunchtime activities for selected students.

This position would be equally suitable for someone currently employed as a library assistant looking to further their career as well as an experienced individual.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website https://www.corbytechnicalschool.org/or by telephoning 01536 213100. Applications may be submitted in writing addressed to the Principal or electronically to recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing date:Midday on Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Interview date:TBC

Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £26,415.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Corby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/05/2023