Learning Resource Centre Officer

Kingsbury High School, London, NW9 9JR

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,524.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary is pro rated down for a TTO, part time contract. FTE Salary: Scale 3 Point 6 (£25,183) / London Weighting (£2,230)

Learning Resource Centre Officer job summary

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To be responsible for the efficient and effective operation and development of the School Library.
• Be responsible for planning and managing the library budget effectively.
• To promote reading and literacy for all across the whole school.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the Learning Resource Centre
• Implement and review of the School Library policy
• Support the school’s values and ethos
• Ensuring the area is kept in a good and tidy order
• Maintain and develop resources within the specified budget.
• Manage library software and administration of student accounts.
• Work in partnership with IT Support to ensure equipment is working efficiently.
• Ensure equipment is used in compliance with health & safety.

Supporting the students

• Advise students on suitable texts according to reading age and interest
• Supervise the space during student breaks and form time to support students
• Coordinate the work of 6th Form Prefects, Library Prefects, Library Monitors and volunteers.
• Ensure a productive and calm working environment
• Assist students in their use of the resources: research, library skills and categorisation

Supporting the curriculum

• Facilitate effective library lessons and interventions
• Develop knowledge of any relevant learning platforms to administer interventions
• Liaise with teachers regarding latest resources utilised in the curriculum
• Support the work of the Literacy Coordinator
• Contribute to the creation of learning materials to aid student’s study and research

Supporting whole school literacy

• Promote the importance of reading and the library
• Organise a variety of events to promote reading and the use of the library (e.g. WBD)
• Promote new authors and books
• Promote the library at Open Days and public-facing events

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (common to all support staff job descriptions)

• To undertake general duties, administration and any reasonable task as directed by the Line Manager or Headteacher and to carry out such other tasks as are essential to fulfil the job’s core purpose.
• Participate in training and development, and attend and participate in meetings, as required, including until 5.00 once per week at most, with time taken in lieu.
• Assist with first-aid for students and staff, including looking after sick students and liaising with parents and staff.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of:
• child protection,
• health, safety and security,
• GDPR
• Contribute to the school’s commitment to equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop for all students.
• Undertake these duties within agreed school objectives, policies and procedures and promote the Schools Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To present a positive impression of the school in all encounters with visitors or on school visits.
• To respond calmly to the challenges of school life.
  
  

Notes: This Job Description is subject to amendment and will be reviewed from time to time and modified in the light of the post-holder’s career development and changing needs of the school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Kingsbury High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2008 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsbury High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsbury-high-school-london

Kingsbury High School is a vibrant learning environment with a strong community ethos.

Prospective candidates are welcome to come and look around the school to see for yourself what makes Kingsbury High different. As a large 12 form entry 11-18 split site school we are situated in an inner London location, but with an out of London feel – surrounded by parkland with large playing fields and great local amenities, excellent transport links to enable easy access from central London and fringe areas. Our school is truly diverse in its makeup, whilst united as one family working to achieve the best for all our students.

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