Learning Resource Centre manager (Librarian)

Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?  

Do you want to develop a library area into a modern new resource learning centre? 

Do you have a passion for process improvement?

Do you have the ability to organise, plan, react to the needs of the school?

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Parkside School which recently joined Wellspring Academy Trust which was recently awarded the title of Multi Academy Trust of the year. As such, we are at the start of an exciting journey in this new partnership and we are looking for a like-minded, talented Learning Resource Centre Manager to join us on this journey. Wellspring Academy Trust is known for its inclusive practice and these values are matched by Parkside School. ‘We make a difference’ If you have the same philosophy, this may be the job for you. 

Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Resource Centre Manager (Librarian) within our school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leaders and relevant staff, as part of a specialist team including teachers, support staff and a range of other professionals to support the learning and welfare of our children. The role will involve management of the Learning Resource Centre on a day-to-day basis as an open access learning area for all students. The post holder will provide an environment for study and pleasure with access to, and use of, all resources during the school day. Ensuring that all resources are up to date and accessible for all.

The post holder will join at an exciting time for the school as they will be able to develop and grow our school library into an attractive, vibrant learning space.  The Academy Trust have just shared plans for the development of the library into a modern, resource centre that students are excited to visit and study. The new post holder would be very much part of formulating these plans with our designers in creating the right feel for this space. The role involves coordinating all activities in the library area, supervising students using the space in their non-lesson time and working with the Head of English to further develop the love of reading in school. The library has a significant budget so the ability to manage a budget and achieve best value for the school, good record keeping and someone who can build strong relationships is important. 

We will offer you the opportunity to:  

● Be welcomed into our supportive staff team and experience our special sense of community

● Be supported in your continued professional development  

● Become part of the extremely strong and supportive Wellspring Academy Trust in which there are regular opportunities to collaborate and share practice

We encourage any applicant to come and visit the school or to book an informal phone conversation about this role with the Headteacher, Steve Tighe, s.tighe@wellspringacademies.org.uk

If you are as excited by this challenge as we are and you think this might be the role for you, please complete an application form, having taken note of the attachments and email it to recruitment@parksideschool.net no later than 9am Tuesday 30th April 2024.

Please note, we do not accept CV's.

Interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates will be undertaken soon after this date.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further

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