Learning Resource Manager/Librarian

Post Reference: 2343

Hours: 37 Hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days – Job share also considered

Accountable to: Subject Leader of English

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall ‘Good’ judgement with Leadership and Management judged as ‘Outstanding’.

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work ‘In Partnership’ in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language.

Our CPD training programme is highly respected by staff at the academy and is further enhanced by the various opportunities for professional development in all sectors.

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career. Come and join us on our journey to becoming World Class.

Role:

This is an extremely important role across the academy as we continue to build the profile and programmes that support students to read, develop their literacy skills and become lifelong lovers of reading and literature. The successful candidate(s) will assume responsibility for the management of the Learning Resources Centre (LRC), including managing resources, budget, and stock control. They will work with key Directors/Subject Leaders and teaching staff to provide a rich and vibrant environment to engage and motivate students both within and outside their curriculum lessons.

A key feature of this role will be ensuring the LRC provides a range of reading and reference materials, ensuring students can access materials to support, enrich and extend their learning, interests and knowledge. They will establish, maintain and develop a vibrant learning environment where students can read and study independently and/or in small groups including pre-school, social times and after school. This will include providing and increasing opportunities for students across the ability range (e.g., SEND, EAL Pupil Premium).

The engagement and development of students as young leaders is also an important area for development across the school and the Learning Resource Manager/Librarian will support this through working with small number of students to understand and develop their leadership skills through our Library Leaders programme.

NB: All post-holders at the White Rose Academies Trust are responsible for improving the outcomes for learners and upholding the ethos of the academies. Keeping Children Safe in Education and the guidance for Safer Working Practices directs the work of every adult working at or associated with White Rose Academies Trust.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Directors and Subject Leaders to develop and enrich their curriculum schemes of work by identifying resources and equipment that will be of use to them and their teaching staff.

• Work very closely with the Director and teachers of English to provide highly personalised reading intervention and booster sessions to support students reaching and exceeding their chronological reading age.

• Assist teachers in the delivery of lessons by ensuring that equipment prepared and organised.

• Assist teachers and key intervention staff by supporting students to access and use the library with confidence and assist them with reading and developing their enjoyment, ability and love of reading.

• Liaise with staff, including similar staff from across the WRAT to plan and oversee interesting, engaging and cultural events, such as World Book Day.

• Produce reports and data for senior leaders regarding progress of students with their reading.

• Supporting teaching staff by listening to students read in-class, working on a one-to-one basis with students (3 full lessons per week with EAL classes).

• Liaise with fellow library staff within the White Rose Academies Trust to plan interesting events for staff and students.

• Provide each form group with a book box, with level appropriate literature.

Part of White Rose Academies Trust - the most rapidly improved family of schools in the region - Leeds City Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students achieve ‘World Class’ status.

We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

Closing Date: Monday 6th November 2023 at 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 6th November 2023

Interview Date: Week commencing 13th November 2023

Start Date: To be confirmed, upon completion of pre-employment checks

For more information, please visit our website at www.whiteroseacademies.org.

To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date. Please note we are unable to accept CV’s.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

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