School Librarian

School Librarian - September 2024, Hallfield School

Actual Salary: £21,114 - £23,860 per annum -dependent upon qualifications, experience, and skills. Salary is inclusive of 6 weeks' paid holiday.

Working arrangements: 40 hours per week, worked between 8.00am and 5.00pm with an unpaid break. This position is term time (35 weeks) plus an additional week (5 days) during school holidays for library set up and out of term administrative duties.

Whilst the role would ideally be filled on a full time basis we are open to discuss other work patterns.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident, and highly organised School Librarian to promote and develop our library service to all pupils, complementing and enhancing the school curriculum.

With two school libraries to maintain (offering a welcoming reading and research environment for children from Nursery to Year 8), the role would suit someone who is both methodical and creative, with a genuine love for reading who can in turn inspire and spark this same passion for reading in our children. The ability to quickly pick up systems and analyse data whilst keeping abreast of new authors.

We are eager to hear from those with librarian and/or school experience as we anticipate the role may attract candidates with different experience, including an experienced librarian, teacher or teaching assistant looking for a change in direction. The ideal candidate will be highly professional, approachable and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to learning. Whilst the role would not require someone to be qualified or experienced in teaching, you will have 'teaching skills' and the ability to support different age groups.

To fully embrace the school ethos we are looking for someone who can demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and excellent communication skills.

With a nurturing approach to supporting children's learning, the successful candidate will be child focused with a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.

Staff benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
• Life insurance (death in service) benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Free lunch options for all staff (including school lunch during term time)
• Generous Fee Discount for staff children
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work additional hours may be available

Closing Date: Friday 12th April 2024 (10:00am)

Interviews to take place Friday 26th April 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have a large volume of applicants.

For further information, assistance in applying for the position or if you would like to visit the School for a tour and discussion, please contact the HR department on ext. 212

Please ensure you have read the job description, person specification and school policies available on the School's website.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references which are requested prior to an interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.