Director of Libraries & Learning Resources
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- c.£37,000 dependent on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
Opportunity for a proven library professional to lead and manage the learning resources within our vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school.
Uppingham's learning resources, physically and digitally, are well resourced over two sites, and include over 20,000 books, periodicals, magazines and significant online material. The learning environments encourage pupil-led research, collaborative academic work and independent study.
In this key role, you will be responsible for the acquisition and management of resources appropriate to the learning needs of the full age and ability range of pupils. You will work collaboratively with Head of Departments to ensure the provision of learning resources contribute effectively to teaching and learning, and you will provide guidance and assistance to pupils on appropriate strategies for the selection of information resources.
You will also line manage the Library Assistant(s), ensuring that supervision cover is in place for both sites, undertake appraisals and participate in the recruitment of any new staff.
The successful candidate will be a chartered member of CILIP and will hold a professional qualification in librarianship, information management or information science. Good organisational and communication skills are essential as is the ability to supervise and work effectively with 13 to 18 year olds.
In return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:
- 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
- Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee for full-time members of staff)
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- Staff fee concessions
For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 17 May 2021 at 9.00am.
Interviews: w/c 24th May.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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