Librarian

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated and highly organised individual with a vision for how a library can enhance teaching and learning in an all-through environment. The successful candidate will enable our current comprehensive library service to move to the next stage of development. The ability to inspire and challenge readers of all ages and culture is essential, as is the enthusiasm and energy to operationally manage an effective library resource centre within the rapidly changing environment of information literacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the Librarian will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

 Manage the Library as a resource centre incorporating print, online and e-learning resources and support the teaching and learning across the school

 Oversee the procurement of resources - offer advice to ensure overseas purchasing is sourced from the supplier offering best service and value

 Effectively liaise with academic departments and in consultation with senior academic leaders to collate the procurement needs for learning resources 

 Have a creative vision of how spaces can be enhanced and used effectively to encourage learning in the library and throughout the Junior and Senior Schools

 Have the ability to engage staff through outreach activities so that the school’s central learning resource is used actively across the whole school

 Ensure reading and reference materials meet the needs and interests of learners and teachers

 Develop and implement the Library development plan in consultation with members of the Strategy Team

 Promote the library and reading through displays, communications and co-curriculum activities

 Develop and deliver information literacy sessions for staff and pupils across all levels

 Deliver academic research skills to IB students in preparation for the Extended Essay

 Contribute to the further development of the academic referencing policy

 Develop the library’s contribution to literacy programmes such as Book Week and all other whole school reading initiatives, in order to inspire and enthuse students to read widely, including ensuring all students have timetabled access to the library

 Be responsible for ensuring the library and its resources are making an appropriate contribution to the CAS programme

 Develop strong parent/community learning links

 Link closely with the City Centre Junior School campus library to ensure there is parity for pupils and staff in the availability of resources

 Develop and run induction programmes on Library Resource Centre for new staff and pupils

 Manage the Library Resource Centre ’s budget 

 Manage the school’s textbook loan scheme

 Ensure all departmental areas are bright, clean and tidy, and promote learning in line with school policy

 Regularly audit library stock and remove obsolete, damaged or inappropriate material from collections

 Carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the nature of the position

Personal Skills

 Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice

 Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment

 Proactive in all aspects of school life

 Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

 Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum

 Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills SCHO

 Reliable and respectful

 Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional

 development and the school’s induction and appraisal processes

 Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s

 A talented communicator, orally and in writing

 A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training Essential Desirable

Degree

PCGE or equivalent