Librarian

The Governors wish to appoint a conscientious and friendly person to join our highly successful English Department at the earliest opportunity.  The suitable candidate will oversee and maintain the library and the services it offers. This will include managing, developing and promoting our library running the Accelerated Reading Programme and providing reprographic services for the school.  

The post is both rewarding and challenging requiring flexibility and commitment to raising standards of literacy across the curriculum. The ideal candidate must be proactive in organising and running breakfast, lunch time and after school clubs. In addition, they will be responsible for deploying the resources provided and meeting the library and information needs of pupils and staff. 

Applicants must be dedicated and inspiring individuals who will make a real difference to our pupils. Helping them achieve their potential targets and becoming the ‘best that they can be’. 

Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup.  It is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do. Hurstmere School’s vision is for our students to 'Believe and Achieve'; to be the best that they can be.  By promoting high aspiration and fostering a confident, self-belief that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.    

The school is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and promotes a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.  There are policies and procedures in place, including safer recruitment procedures.  All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this safeguarding commitment.  Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other employment checks.   

Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.  We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other.  Our pupils are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.  We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and pupils of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.  

 To apply please complete the application form via the link below.  In addition to uploading the application to the TES website you can, should you wish, email to info@hurstmere.org.uk or post to the school. 

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than: - Friday 22nd July 2022 12noon.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 

Previous applicants need not apply.