Librarian
The Skinners' Kent Academy
Kent
- £21,801 - £23,262 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- SKAT Band 6 point 17-20, currently £21,801-£23,262, the salary would be subject to pro rata which is £18,834.41 - £20,096.60
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- March 2023 or earlier if possible
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2023
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Librarian to work in our well established Academy library. The role will suit someone who has a love of books and learning with an ability to inspire and nurture that love in our students using a diverse range of resources.
The Academy Library is at the heart of our facilities and strides to provide a safe, stimulating and purposeful learning environment for our students, in which they may read for pleasure and work effectively as individuals or part of a group.
The Library’s role is to support teaching and learning, to help improve literacy standards, to foster a love of books and reading for pleasure, to develop information literacy skills and to support the personal needs and growth of the individual student.
We provide a wide range of resources, fiction and non-fiction, for all ages and abilities and our stock of approx.12000 resources is contemporary, diverse and inclusive. It comprises Teen and Young Adult fiction, Biographies and Autobiographies, Graphic Novels, Manga, Easy Readers and Non-fiction Information books which support the curriculum and personal interests.
There are also 10 desktop computers and a printer and photocopier available for student use.
Students in Years 7 and 8 enjoy fortnightly Library lessons during which they can explore the Library and spend quiet time to read and develop the knowledge and skills required for personal success and happiness in school and beyond.
Reading clubs run all year round and focus on the Page Turners Book Award during Terms 1-4, an initiative by librarians of over a dozen schools in the area, and the Carnegie Medal Shadowing scheme in Terms 5-6. Both schemes are open to students of all ages.
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Attached documents
About The Skinners' Kent Academy
The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-18 with around 1,100 students currently on its role. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Academy is a non-selective school in a local authority that operates a selective system.
The Academy is part of the Skinners' Academies Trust who are supported by The Skinners’ Company, one of the 12 great livery companies in the City of London.
Principal
Miss Hannah Knowles
Values and vision
The Academy is founded on principles of high standards and high aspirations. It aims to be a emotionally enriching place with a culture of active participation.
Teachers seek to create, develop and maintain an education that provides opportunities for success for all. The Skinners’ Kent Academy aims to celebrate the achievement of everyone, in all aspects of life.
Ofsted report
“The school motto of ‘pride in our success’ permeates through how pupils conduct themselves around the school. They strive to become well-rounded and respectful members of society. Pupils show kindness and consideration to each other because they want everyone to feel included. A strong pastoral provision in every key stage means that pupils feel well supported and have someone to go to if they need help. Should bullying happen, pupils know that staff will help them resolve issues quickly. Relationships between staff and pupils are nurturing and positive. This means that pupils feel safe and well looked after.
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