Librarian / Learning Centre Manager

The Learning Centre (Murray Centre) is the central hub of the school campus and is a vibrant collaborative facility for our pupils, staff and visitors. It is home to a range of excellent state of the art facilities which include seminar rooms, coffee shop, auditorium and a spacious and well-resourced library with full IT connectivity.

Working as part of a team, the Learning Centre Manager will manage the library, online learning resources and the Murray Centre facilities in order to provide an engaging educational environment for all students, staff and visitors.

To be successful in the role you will need an enthusiastic and creative approach, be a strong communicator and have relevant experience in a library/learning resource/arts setting. You will be calm under pressure, a natural multi-tasker with energy and resilience and the ability to build positive relationships and guide young people. This role would suit a qualified teacher who is looking to transition away from classroom teaching

Maximising the effective use of technology is vital in the Centre, so you will also need to be confident and competent with IT and Social Media with a forward thinking approach.

The Centre is staffed from 08:00 - 22:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 21:00 on Sunday as part of the team rota. Hours will be on a shift rota basis covering 40 hours per week over 5 out of 7 days.

We recognise that our staff are key to our success, and we offer a supportive working environment, with competitive terms and conditions and a wide range of opportunities for continuous professional development. We provide an excellent induction programme for all new staff as well as a Pension Scheme, free parking, meals on duty and excellent working conditions.  

For further details, please visit our website www.downehouse.net. Alternatively, please call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.

Applications should be made via our website and must be received by 09.00am on Monday 10 June 2024. 

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for a visa.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House, we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.