Assistant Librarian
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,352.00 FTE
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 July 2018
Job overview
The Abbey School is an independent HMC/GSA day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years. Founded in 1887 the school enjoys an enviable reputation of academic excellence, a rich history, a caring pastoral environment and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity for each individual. With exceptionally high ratings in the national league tables and a thriving International Baccalaureate diploma programme, The Abbey School is the only independent school in the Berkshire area to offer such outstanding opportunities to academically able girls. The girls themselves are motivated, enthusiastic and co-operative and there is a happy, purposeful atmosphere to the school.
The library is open from 8.00am – 5.00pm. During the day sixth form students may use the library during their study periods. Younger girls may visit the library before school, or during break and lunchtime, other than when accompanied by a teacher for research or reading lessons. Cover classes are occasionally sent to the library, usually with a member of staff. Older girls (LV+) use the library after school for private study. A quiet atmosphere is maintained, conducive to studying.
Hours of Work
Routinely 10:00 to 17:00 two days per week during term time plus one INSET day per year.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary is £21,352.00 FTE, paid monthly in arrears.
- The School has a non-contributory pension scheme worth 8.35% of salary, which is available to all employees.
- Free Lunches are available to all members of staff.
- Full time employees receive 20 days of paid holiday entitlement per year, with the 8 UK public holidays in addition (a total of 5.6 weeks of holiday per year). This entitlement is pro rata for part-time and term time only employees.
Specific Skills
- Experience of or a good understanding of a School Library environment would be helpful but not essential
- The post holder is expected to work on their own initiative and at times will be in sole charge of the Library.
Role
- To support the educational purpose of The Abbey School by ensuring the smooth running of the Schools Libraries and Resource Centre.
- There will also be an expectation that this person will be able to supervise the first hour of homework club in the Library.
- There will also be an expectation that this person will supervise groups in the library.
General Tasks
To assist the Librarian in administering, promoting and maintaining a stimulating environment in the school libraries.
- To support staff and students in the use of the library resources.
- To help to process and organise materials for loan including label preparation, book covering, photocopying and binding.
- Day to day administration including filing, book control, entering periodicals, database management etc.
- To assist with displays and promotional events.
- To supervise pupils using the library and at homework club.
- To ensure a quiet working environment.
To apply download an application form from The Abbey website and send this with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@theabbey.co.uk.
Attached documents
About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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