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Librarian

St Thomas More Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ

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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
29 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday 8.30am until 4.30pm Friday 8.30am until 4pm
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £28,770, actual salary £25,165

What skills and experience we're looking for

Librarian

Level 7

FTE Salary £28,770 (Pay Award Pending)

Actual Salary £25,165

37 hours per week termtime + INSET

Monday - Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm (8.30am - 4pm on a Friday)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and efficient Librarian to join our school community, to provide an inspirational library facility for all students and to promote reading for all. The right individual will be passionate about reading and committed to promoting reading across the school; keen to work with young people to further develop their enthusiasm for reading.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering Bedrock as well as reading interventions. They will work closely with teachers from all departments to ensure the library contributes effectively to the delivery of the curriculum and supports students to develop skills necessary to make effective use of the resources.

Job Purpose

To manage and take professional responsibility for the day to day running of library to provide a comprehensive service for pupils and staff. To support and develop pupils’ learning, research skills and independent study and to develop the reading culture within the school.

Main Responsibilities:

To plan and deliver a range of specialist interventions to individual or small groups of pupils who are underachieving including Pupil Premium students.
To Lead, and monitor the impact of the school’s Bedrock programme.
To assess students’ reading abilities, using this information to inform reading interventions.
Working closely alongside the English and SEND departments
Promote the use of the library to the school community and foster an atmosphere which is conductive to positive learning experiences
Responsible for the management of student behaviour whilst in the library
Plan and deliver all new and existing reading for pleasure initiatives for the whole school e.g. World Book Day, National Poetry Day
Create a welcoming space for all students, before, during and after school, fostering a love of reading.
Select, purchase and maintain stock and equipment for the library that meet the needs of staff and pupils at a variety of cultural, ability and age levels Manage library information technology within the library including computer systems and catalogue search facility.
Make the library environment attractive to pupils to encourage reading and learning
Develop and implement library policies, protocols, practices and procedures.
Maintain links with other schools and library services to ensure appropriate materials are obtained for use within the school
Liaise with staff to ensure that students are reading appropriately challenging texts.

Supporting the Pupils in the delivery of Interventions and Bedrock

Supporting children with their learning and personal development both individually and in groups by:

Planning and delivering intervention programmes including before and after school support.
Assessing and providing feedback on pupil work in line with school policy
Clarifying and explaining instructions, tasks and learning
Ensuring children have access to the appropriate materials and equipment
Motivating and encouraging, fostering a love of reading.
Promoting good behaviour and care and consideration for others
Encouraging the children to think and talk about their learning and listen attentively promoting the development of self-control, concentration and resilience
Establishing positive working relationships
Meeting physical and welfare needs as required whilst encouraging independence
Providing focussed support for children with identified special needs
Promoting and reinforcing the children’s self-esteem
Monitor student engagement and progress made within Bedrock lessons.

Supporting the School

Supporting the school achieve its aims by:

- fully supporting the Catholic Ethos of the school.

- being aware of and following relevant school procedures and policies

- promoting positive links between home and school and the wider community

- respecting the sensitivity and confidentiality of information about the children and the school in general, following the school safeguarding policy

- being aware of daily and forthcoming events

- being a positive role model for the children and parents

- maintain positive professional relationships with all colleagues

- actively promoting the ethos and vision of the school

- supporting special school events

- supporting school trips and visits

- undertaking playground supervision as required

- undertaking supervision duties required

What the school offers its staff

The school is proud to be able to offer a number of benefits to its employees including:

Access to CareFirst 24/7 our EAP confidential support
Cycle to work scheme
Sick pay
Wellbeing forum
Termly staff breakfasts
Weekly rewards to the employee of the week
Continued Professional Development reviewed annually

Commitment to safeguarding

Positions are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and Right to Work in the UK.

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