Schools Library Services Librarian (Grade H)

  • Job Reference: 7235000023200661
  • Date Posted: 19 November 2024
  • Recruiter: CRA Group Limited
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application

Job Description

Category: Administration

Location: Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets United Kingdom


4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

  • Support the school by managing, maintaining and promoting the school library and teacher resources.
  • Support the teaching staff by identifying and buying quality resources for the school library and classroom libraries to deliver the National Curriculum and primary strategies and support equality and diversity issues.
  • Assisting in the delivery of information skills and information literacy teaching in the school.
  • Selecting resources from the Schools Library Services.
  • Support children's learning by promoting enjoyment of, and excitement about reading to all children.
  • Establishing skills for independent learning.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

  • Develop and promote the role of the library in the school with an active engagement in diversity and equality issues.
  • Work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver the information skills curriculum and to promote reading for enjoyment throughout the school.
  • Manage the school library and library resources: Promote the effective and efficient use of the library and library resources.
  • Select, acquire, maintain and withdraw library stock, ensuring a balance between subject and ability levels and show an active engagement in diversity and equality issues.
  • Develop links with secondary schools to facilitate transition and a coherent approach to library skills.
  • Help the school makes full use of the Schools Library Service and other sources of information and support.
  • Encourage reading and enjoyment of literature by creating and organising events and activities.
  • Engage children and teaching staff in planning activities, using social media and software platforms as appropriate.
  • Organise, catalogue and classify library resources, both electronic and print based.
  • Supervise and train all library staff, volunteers and pupil helpers.
  • Disseminate information about books, reading and reading events to children, teachers and the wider school community.
  • Make the library is attractive and accessible to all children and staff, including displays, guiding and publicity materials.
  • Keep the headteacher, school governors and parents informed about the needs and development of the library and information service in the school.
  • Actively contribute to the council's priorities and outcomes in a way that promotes a one organisation' approach.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and communities to ensure the council and the directorate strategic priorities are effectively implemented.
  • Promote equality among all staff and ensure that services are delivered in a non-discriminatory way, that is inclusive of all disadvantaged groups.
  • Support organisational change and learning, following and implementing appropriate systems of self-development, communication and engagement, quality measures, monitoring and review in delivering the functions of the role.
  • Promote sustainability, including encouraging a culture of innovation and accountability amongst all council staff.
  • Develop and maintain good rapport with children, teaching staff and senior leadership in school.
  • Prepare financial estimates for the school library and manage the library budget.
  • Plan library development in conjunction with teaching staff.
  • Report on progress and keep the headteacher, school governors and parents informed about the needs and development of the library and information service in the school.
  • Plan a year of promotional events, clubs, activities to promote reading for pleasure in liaison with children and school staff.
  • Work with school staff to ensure full use is made of the Schools Library Service.
  • Use knowledge of children's literature to help children find books that excite them.

Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge of and commitment to equalities issues in the provision of library services.
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for children's literature and ways to promote reading for pleasure.
  • Knowledge and understanding of library and information skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of educational issues and the National Curriculum as they relate to the provision of learning resources.
  • Substantial library experience, with experience of working with schools or with children.
  • Experience of developing and delivering training /teaching sessions.
  • IT literate and willing to undertake further training as required. Ability to use library management systems and other software.
  • Build relationships and develop networks within the school community and with colleagues in the Schools Library Service.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to adapt to very different audiences.
  • Ability and courage to innovate.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively, as well as having an eye for detail.
  • Ability to assume responsibility for your own work, devise your own work schedule and set appropriate targets and achieve them.
  • Motivated to keep up to date with professional issues by reading the professional press, engaging with colleagues, networking and attending courses.
  • Ability to develop a rapport with children to recommend books and engage them in reading.
  • Commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to equalities and diversity issues in the provision of library services.
  • To meet exceptional business needs a willingness to work outside of contractual hours in the evenings and weekends with notice, unless there is a good reason where this is not possible.
  • To comply with the requirement to carry out a DBS check on this role.
  • A satisfactory attendance record (normally less than 5 days in a year) but considering individual circumstances.




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