Library Assistant

We are seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support our current Librarian & Careers Advisor from the 1st September 2023.

The Cox-Simpson Library is a purpose-built facility, used by High School and Prep School pupils. A smaller library facility is also managed in the Youngers Prep building. The successful candidate will be instrumental in further developing library resources and facilities as well as building upon the successful reading programmes run throughout the school. The library has an on-line loan system and has recently introduced an e-book system for pupils and staff.

The main purpose of the Library Assistant it is assist the Librarian in delivering high quality services and support for pupils, staff and parents. They will support the ethos of the library in providing an efficient and welcoming service which allows users to gain maximum benefit of the resources and guidance available. This includes assisting with:

• The issuing, returning and renewing of resources using the library management system.
• Using and maintaining the library management system to carry out searches, compile overdue notices and audit library stock.
• Shelving resources, general tidying and keeping resources in good order.
• Processing new resources ready for borrowing and repairing resources as
• required.

Previous experience working in a library or academic library is desired but not essential.

Please view the job description and person specification for more information about this role!

Working Hours

10am - 2pm, Monday to Friday (20 hours) during term time, all staff training days and 40 hours a year to be agreed with the Librarian & Careers Advisor, for example for events during term time and tasks during the school holidays.

Salary

This role offers an annual salary of £10,512 (FTE £26,000).

Employee benefits

• Free lunches during term time
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through Health Assured
• Access to a private dental partnership
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Fee remission (subject to eligibility)

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed as received with a final closing date of Monday 12th June at 4pm. If a suitable applicant presents themselves before this date the advert may be closed before the 12th June.

Interviews

Interviews will be arranged with shortlisted candidates.

Please complete the downloadable application form and return with a covering letter of no more than one side of A4 paper to:

Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head, via jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a Prohibition List check (where applicable).