Librarian & Reading Progress Co–Ordinator

Job title: Librarian & Reading Progress Co–ordinator (Ark Blake Academy)
Location: East Croydon – Ten–minute walk from East Croydon station
Contract: Permanent; 36 hours per week – 39 weeks per year (0.856 FTE)
Salary: GBP28,100 – GBP33,676 based on Ark Support (Outer London) Band 8, Scale Points 19 to 29 (GBP32,828 to GBP39,342) depending on experience
Start date: September 2024
Closing date: 12.00pm on Friday 12 th July 2024
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly advised.
Things are changing at Ark Blake.
Do you want to be part of a new and developing team where you will help make a lasting impact on our students and unlock their life chances?
We have an opportunity for an exceptional
Librarian & Reading Progress Co–ordinator
About our school:
Ark Blake Academy is a growing and successful academy based in East Croydon that opened in September 2020. We are consistently oversubscribed in every year group and currently have students in Years 7–10. We will continue to grow and look forward to our first cohort of students completing their GCSE studies in the summer of 2025. We have recently welcomed a new Principal and a number senior and middle leaders to the Academy and are now wishing to recruit for further key roles to drive forward our ambitious plans.
At Ark Blake Academy, our mission for the school is to embed a powerful knowledge–rich curriculum and provide fantastic opportunities for character development, all underpinned by an environment where exemplary behaviour is the norm. In terms of our school culture, it is based around the simple but powerful belief of 'working hard, being kind and taking responsibility'. We aim to become a leading school in London as quickly as possible by living out this day to day belief.
What we offer our staff?
Collaborative planning, centralised or shared resources Clear and consistent behaviour systems Knowledge rich curriculum & traditional T&L approach Highly visible supportive leaders who have your back Centralised daily detentions Realistic and manageable feedback policy Excellent CPD opportunities – internal & within network Thoughtful and impactful meeting schedule with time for co–planning Friday afternoon co–planning following earlier student dismissal Free breakfast daily
Why Work at Ark Blake Academy?
Further information about working at Ark Blake can be found here .
The role
As Librarian and Reading Progress Co–ordinator, you will ensure that the Library is at the heart of school life and plays a central role in developing a culture of reading within Ark Blake and the local community. In this role you will also be central to the Academy's reading intervention programmes and ensure students who have been identified as needing additional help with their reading, including those with SEN/EAL, are supported effectively. The role will also involve support of students in class with their learning particularly surrounding reading and literacy.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the Academy. We will provide one–to–one support, coaching and access to extensive network training to support career development and leadership opportunities.
In addition to professional support all employees are eligible for Ark Rewards, a scheme that offers discounts at many retailers and other benefits such as Cycle to Work and the Employee Assistance Programme.
You will demonstrate:
A genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student An unwavering determination and commitment to Ark's mission of providing excellence for students from all starting points and backgrounds The ability to manage behaviour effectively to create a positive, calm and purposeful climate for learning Excellent team working skills Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Empathy, patience, reliability and consistency Flexibility, proactivity and a willingness to change approaches when necessary A high level of self–awareness and self–management in stressful situations Resilience, motivation and commitment to achieving excellence Ability to be reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice Commitment to regular and on–going professional development and training A commitment to Ark's ethos of high expectations for every student in both academic achievement and personal development Have the drive, skills and resilient character required to help grow a new Academy Be reflective about the Academy and committed to securing its continued development Value and support practices driving continued progress across the network of Ark schools
For further information please refer to the full job description and person specification.
Ark Blake Academy is part of Ark, one of the UK's most successful school groups, with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country.
As a proud member of the network, we offer:
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale Twice as many training days as standard Generous pension scheme Access to Ark Rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest free loans – up to GBP5,000 available for season tickets or to buy a bicycle Gym discounts offering up to 40% off membership Access to our Employee Assistance programme providing free confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of support Access to high–quality, regular professional development Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
How to apply:
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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process which will include questions about safeguarding. This process is outlined here , but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non–disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link .
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link .