Library Assistant
Downe House
West Berkshire
- £20,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2023
Job overview
Term-time plus, 2 weeks (36 weeks)
As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every pupil is challenged and supported in equal measure.
Working as part of a team, the Library Assistant will play a key part in ensuring that our library and the education centre in which it resides (known as the Murray Centre) are at the heart of school life, and provide an engaging educational environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
To be successful in the role you will need an enthusiastic and creative approach, be a strong communicator, have relevant experience in a library/learning resource/arts setting. Maximising the effective use of technology will be vital, so you will also need to be confident and competent with IT with a forward-thinking approach.
Working 37.5 hours per week during term time, the Murray Centre is open from 8am – 10pm and flexible working hours will be required to include some evenings and weekends as part of the team rota.
In return we offer a wonderful working environment at one of the leading girls independent boarding schools in the country, 16 weeks holiday, ongoing CPD support, free parking on site, complimentary meals and refreshments during working hours, and a generous pension scheme.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 1st February 2023.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
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.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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