School Librarian & Literacy Specialist
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours over 5 day Mon-Fri Term-time only + insets
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 10
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Librarian & Literacy Specialist to join our team. This unique role combines the responsibilities of a school librarian with additional duties as a literacy specialist which includes developing strategies to raise the profile of reading across the school and foster a love of reading with our students. You will play a central role in managing the library as a welcoming and resource-rich environment, while also supporting targeted students through small group literacy intervention sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring it remains a
well-organised, vibrant, and accessible resource for all students.
- Develop and manage a diverse and engaging collection of books and resources that promote a love of reading and support the curriculum.
- Facilitate library sessions and reading programmes including Accelerated Reader, that inspire students to read widely and deepen their appreciation for literature.
- Provide small group literacy intervention for targeted students, using effective, research-based strategies to boost reading and comprehension skills.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate literacy into the wider curriculum and support classroom initiatives to raise reading and literacy standards.
- Organise reading events and literacy initiatives, such as book clubs, author visits, and reading challenges, to create a thriving reading culture within the school.
- Monitor and assess student progress in literacy, providing feedback to both students and staff to support individual growth with Accelerated Reader.
- Maintain the library’s digital systems, including cataloguing and online resources, to ensure ease of access and efficiency.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience as a librarian or in a similar role within an educational setting.
- Demonstrated passion for promoting literacy and encouraging reading for pleasure among young people.
- Strong understanding of literacy development and experience delivering targeted literacy interventions or support.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to enhance literacy across the curriculum.
- A commitment to upholding the school’s Christian ethos and values.
- Hold Chartered Librarian status.
What the school offers its staff
About Holy Trinity Church of England School:
Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley. Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key characteristics: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where they can truly excel, both academically and personally.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a school community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Access excellent facilities, including a dedicated library space, and resources to support literacy initiatives.
- Make a meaningful impact on students’ literacy skills, helping them unlock their potential and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Further details about the role
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form available on the website, together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. This must be emailed to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by 9am on Monday 6th January 2025.
Interview date – TBC January 2025.
For further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact HR on the above email.
The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1351 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01293423690
Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk.
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