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Salary£27803.00 - £34834.00 p.a. Incremental progression is dependent on performance.
Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week
School Librarian
Band D £27,803 to £34,834 pro rata
37 hours per week, term time only; willing to consider full-time or job share.
We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to take responsibility for the school library at our thriving secondary school in Balsall Common. Following the refurbishment of our library, we are looking for a leader who will relaunch our library offering and re-embed the library as a core part of our educational experience.
Key qualities:
• Educated to degree level, ideally with a qualification in librarianship.
• Experienced in working with children, preferably in a school library environment.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about children’s books.
• Committed to creating a safe and happy learning environment.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Organised and calm in busy situations.
• Innovative - looking for new ways to inspire the students and to develop the Library.
• Patient, with a sense of humour.
• An understanding of child safeguarding requirements.
At Heart of England we are clear in our approach to professional wellbeing, which is ever more
crucial at this critical time following COVID 19 and its impact on all areas of daily life. The challenges of education are ever shifting, however, we stand firm in our philosophical and cultural approach and this role is central to our continued delivery. We are not interested in convenient short-termism or superficial tweaks that bend to fashion; our belief is in sustainable daily excellence.
All our non-teaching staff are vital in our continued quest for improvement. This role is essential to the continued delivery of our vision and will help ensure our staff and pupils continue to thrive at our school and access the futures they deserve.
Heart of England School is committed to keeping children, young people and vulnerable adults safe. The post holder is responsible for promoting and supporting a culture of vigilance with regard to safeguarding the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults for whom she/he is responsible or come into contact with.
The process of application is as follows:
• Completed application form
• A letter outlining your suitability for the post
Applications to:
J Hughes-Williams, Principal, Heart of England School, Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry CV77FW
Email: office@heart-england.co.uk
Tel: 01676 536702
This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Supporting documents
Application Form
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Recruitment Monitoring Form
Notes of Guidance for Applicants
