Library Coordinator

Library Coordinator

Full Time (37 hours) Term-time plus Insets (39 Weeks)

Band C (£24,702 - £27,334 pro rata)

Starting salary £21,176

We are looking to appoint an intelligent, motivated and passionate person to become our new school Library Coordinator - helping us to continue to establish our Library ready for the start of the school year 2024/2025. Our large, purpose built Library space is still relatively new and we are determined that it will continue to take pride of place in the heart of our growing school.

Once established, the successful candidate will take responsibility for building and maintaining a stock of relevant, accessible and exciting literature, as well as playing a key role in inspiring a love of reading and a commitment to improving whole school literacy.

You will work collaboratively with teaching staff to plan and deliver innovative whole class reading lessons, as well as supporting and hosting extracurricular intervention sessions, in which small groups of pupils will be supported with all aspects of their literacy. The successful candidate will also support colleagues in the creation of teaching resources, so some experience in reprographics – or a willingness to learn – would be favourable.

Whilst this position may be suited to experienced school or community librarians, this role may also be of interest to those at the start of their career. Essentially, our ideal candidate needs simply to possess an obvious love of literature, as well as a natural dynamism and commitment to create positive outcomes for our young people.

We are proud to offer:

·          talented, enthusiastic students who want to learn

·          dedicated, knowledgeable and highly motivated staff and governors

·          a very successful, ambitious school, determined to build on the standards we currently achieve

·          a proven track record in the professional development of colleagues

·          a happy working environment where staff turnover is low and wellbeing is prioritised

·          a mutually strong and supportive Pastoral Team ethos

·          a motivated, energising climate

·          a well-resourced school with extensive grounds

For further details, please find attached our application pack, which can also be downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact Anna Whittington on the school contact details below.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school or arrange a telephone call with us to have an informal chat. Please contact Mrs Anna Whittington on the email address below if you would like to book a visit or a call.

Tel: 0121 704 2146

E-mail: vacancy@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk 

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 3rd June 2024

The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.