Librarian and Literacy Support Officer

The Heys School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative person to become our new Librarian and Literacy Support Officer.  Applicants should be creative and forward thinking and have the drive and motivation to support the further development of the department and the school. We are looking for someone who can inspire and engage our learners through a range of text and IT resources, alongside providing an engaging environment which nurtures potential and uses innovative ideas to challenge students to enjoy reading, learning and building knowledge.

Responsible for managing stock and developing the opportunities available in this area to ensure the environment supports the pastoral and academic aims of the school curriculum.

You will be joining a committed team of staff, who work with enthusiastic and positive students, who are keen to learn. The school is on an exciting journey as they work in partnership with The Rowan Learning Trust.

Employees of The Heys School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please complete the application form, paying particular attention to the job description and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and how your application addresses the requirements for the role.  The short listing will take into account how you have demonstrated that your abilities match the skills and experience detailed in that document.

25 Hours per week - Part time

Any queries please contact Charlotte Smith - cs1@theheys.school

Closing date: 23rd June 2021

Interview date: 29th June 2021