School Librarian

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JOB DESCRIPTION / PROFILE

POST TITLE : CURRICULUM RESOURCE SUPPORT
LEVEL 3
GRADE : SCP 9-12

REPORTING CURRICULUM VICE PRINCIPAL & OFFICE
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE : Under the guidance of senior staff: Provide specialist support in relation to the Learning
Resource Centre (LRC)/Library including preparation, and maintenance of resources and

support to staff and pupils.

POST NAME: LIBRARIAN

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, prepare and demonstrate use of specialist equipment/resources/materials, as required by staff, assist in development of lesson/work plans
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities within the LRC
• Create and maintain clean, orderly learning and working environment and equipment
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility or come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures.

This may include:

1. Support for Pupils

• Use specialist skills/training/experience to support pupils to encourage and nurture a love for books and reading.

• Supervision of study periods and guided learning activities in the LRC

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

2. Support for the Teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive learning and working environment.

• Ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials.

• Contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems/procedures/policies in relation to the LRC.

• Be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required.

• Promote and ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times.

3. Support for the Curriculum

• Monitor and manage LRC stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required.

• Maintenance of specialist library software and equipment.

• Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials

• Provide specialist advice and guidance as required.

• Liaise with Curriculum Leaders to ensure LRC is stocked in accordance with the relevant Schemes of Work.

4. Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.

• Attend and participate in regular meetings.

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

• Implement planned supervision of pupils out of lesson times e.g. homework clubs/extra-curricular lunchtime activities.

5. The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equality
Objectives in the terms of employment and service delivery to ensure that colleagues are treated and services delivered in a fair and consistent manner.

6. To comply with health and safety policy and systems, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety

matters in order to protect both yourself and others.

7. Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post which may be required from time to time.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO
COMPLY WITH ALL SCHOOL POLICIES, INCLUDING THE NO SMOKING POLICY.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO RELEVANT VETTING
CHECKS, INCLUDING A SATISFACTORY ENHANCED DISCLOSURE BEFORE AN
OFFER OF APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT THE
EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RE-CHECKING AS REQUIRED FROM TIME TO
TIME BY THE SCHOOL.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – CURRICULUM RESOURCE SUPPORT LEVEL 3 / LIBRARIAN

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Criteria ATTRIBUTE Stage Criteria ATTRIBUTE Stage
No. Identified No. Identified

QualificationsE1 NVQ 3 or equivalent or experience AF,C D1 Teaching or other post graduate AF,C
& Education in relevant discipline. relevant qualification.

AF,C
E2 Very good numeracy/literacy skills AF, C D2 Degree in a relevant subject

E3 Librarian qualifications and/or AF, C D3 A Levels in English/English Literature AF,C similar relevant training.

Experience &E4 Effective use of ICT and other AF,R,I D4 Experience of working with young I
Knowledgespecialist equipment/resources. people in a similar environment

E5 Full working knowledge of relevant AF,R,I policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

E6 Ability to self-evaluate learning R,I needs and actively seek learning opportunities.

E7 Ability to relate well to children and R,I adults.

E8 Relevant first aid knowledge. C, R,I

SpecialE9 Motivation to work with children AF,I,R,D
Requirementsand nurture a love for reading and books

E10 Ability to form and maintain R,D appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children

E11 Emotional resilience in working I,R,D with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

E12 Suitability to work with children D

Key – Stage
identified

AF Application Form

C Certificates

T Tests

P Presentation

I Interview

R References

D Disclosure and
Barring Check

Issues arising from references will be taken up at interview, all appointments are subject to satisfactory references

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,551.00-£22,198.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person