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Library Assistant

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 hours per week during school time - flexible
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £11.79 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job description

Responsibilities:- Assist children in locating and accessing library books- Develop and implement educational programs and workshops for library users- Manage library collections, including cataloguing, shelving, and weeding materials- Stay up-to-date with current trends in library science and technology- Collaborate with other staff to plan and coordinate library services- Promote library resources and services through outreach activities

Qualifications:- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to educate and instruct library users effectively- Proficiency in using library management systems and online databases (training can be given)- Familiarity with emerging technologies in libraries- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

As a librarian, you will play a vital role in promoting reading for pleasure, including maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring children can access and borrow a wide range of books. You will also co-ordinate the arrangements for borrowing topic books from the school library service.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
• welcoming staff who are dedicated to secure good outcomes for our pupils
• support and development to help you fulfil your role

Commitment to safeguarding

At St. Patrick's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 263 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiries@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-farnborough (opens in new tab)

St Patrick’s is a friendly, vibrant one form entry Catholic Primary School set in wooded grounds in Farnborough.

Our age range is 2 - 11 years, and our school includes a Nursery class housed in our Woodlands Early Years Centre along with our Reception Class.

Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.

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