What skills and experience we're looking forWe are looking to appoint an experienced Librarian to manage our Learning Resourc.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an experienced Librarian to manage our Learning Resources department to provide valuable support our students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Experience of working in a school library
• In-depth knowledge of children's and YA literature
• Evidence of relevant qualifications & further training
• Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working on one's own initiative and to work within a team
• Experience of working flexibly in response to changing situations
• Sound knowledge of Management Information Systems
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich opened in September 2009 and is part of the Outstanding Harris Federation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, electric car scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Further details about the role
Your responsibilities will include:
• Liaising with and ordering from book representatives, wholesalers, internet and any other cost-effective source
• Liaising with teaching staff over acquisition and management of stock to support the curriculum
• Evaluating books for age, content and condition and supporting the school's Literacy schemes
• Managing class sets and providing materials for DEAR Time reading sessions
• With appropriate manager, writing, evaluating and monitoring the LRC action plan
• Implementing annual action plan review, identifying needs and resources
• Reviewing and updating LRC policy annually
• Creating an inclusive environment and opening the library to students at break time, lunch time and after school
• Working closely with SENCO to accommodate SEN students in the library both during breaks and lesson times as required
• Leading and managing student induction days
• Planning and teaching library lessons as required
• Researching and providing resources for Curriculum use/lessons based in library
• Researching and producing displays and competitions
• Organise author visits and other library events
• Overseeing the use of LRC ICT equipment
• Overseeing the Library Homework Club
• Leading and managing the after-school Book Club
• Training and managing student librarians
• Stock take of catalogue annually
• Conducting yearly surveys/feedback on what students think of the library
• Producing termly newsletters and updates to staff and students
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.