Learning Resource Centre Manager

Based at The Forest Academy - IG6 3TN

36 hours per week, 44.8 weeks per year (term time only)

LBR 5 (Scale Point 12-15) £32,535.00 – 33,987.00 (FTE) per annum dependent on experience

£27,954.89 - £29,202.49 (Pro-rated) gross per annum

Beacon Academy Trust are currently seeking to appoint a proactive and committed Learning Resource Centre Manager. The Learning Resource Centre Manager (library) is at the heart of the school’s teaching and learning ethos. We are looking for an ambitious individual who understands the importance of literacy and is therefore committed to enhancing student learning outside of the classroom and the need to encourage progression and aspiration for all pupils. They will manage the school library provision, support groups in the library and develop literacy across the school.

The Forest Academy is on an exciting journey and we are looking for a Learning Resource Centre Manager who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students. We have recently been awarded ‘School of the Year’ by Reading Plus and this success was a key component of the school’s Literacy Strategy and we envisage the new post holder to be a key driver of both. The successful candidate will contribute to literacy/library/study focused extra-curricular provision.

The successful applicant will have:

A love of reading and can inspire others to read

Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills

A high degree of innovative ambition to improve our Library and literacy for all an approachable, flexible and ‘can do’ approach to the role

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

If you have questions about the role, or would like to organise a phone call with the Principal, please email hr@beaconacademytrust.co.uk

We are pleased to announce that Beacon Multi Academy Trust will be working alongside Benenden Healthcare in offering a Healthcare Plan to its employees. There is no obligation to opt in to the healthcare plan, it is just part of our ongoing priority to support staff wellbeing across the Trust.

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Please forward your electronic applications to recruitment@beaconacademytrust.co.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.