Librarian / Learning Resource Manager
The Ferrers School
Northamptonshire
- £26,421 - £29,777 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 7, points 12 - 19 (full time equivalent salary shown)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
23 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time + 3 additional days)
Meridian Trust Grade 7, points 12 - 19 (Full time equivalent £26,421 - £29,777)
The successful candidate will provide an excellent library and resource service to the school and provide encouragement to students visiting the library. It is crucial the successful candidate has an ability to engage with young people and cares about their wellbeing.
We are seeking to recruit an energetic, organised and proactive individual. You will have excellent organisational skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages. A full job description and person specification can be found in our application pack below.
This is an exciting time to be joining the school. We have secured positive outcomes and results have improved; this has been reflected in our recent OFSTED inspection (July 2021) where we were graded ‘Good’ in all five areas. We continue our journey to excellence and look for staff to join our team who demonstrate a resolute and steadfast determination in all that they do, as a role model to our school community.
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
We are seeking ambitious candidates who are keen to develop further and as such are committed to providing excellent CPD for the development of staff. We are striving for the very best for our students and we are focussed on and passionate about learning.
We can offer:
- A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion
- A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals
- A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported
- Motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff
- Free on-site parking
- Eyecare vouchers
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free tea and coffee making facilities
- Generous sick pay and annual leave
Full details and information about how to apply can be found on our website https://www.theferrers.org/vacancies/or by contacting:
Alison Davies, PA to Principal on 01933 313411
Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 15th April
Interview date to be confirmed
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
Attached documents
About The Ferrers School
- The Ferrers School
- Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden
- Northamptonshire
- NN10 8LF
- United Kingdom
The Ferrers School is a mainstream secondary academy for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, and there are just under 1,000 pupils on its roll.
We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice. We are seeking ambitious candidates who are keen to develop further and, as such, are committed to providing excellent CPD for the development of staff. We are striving for the very best for our students and we are focussed on and passionate about learning.
This is an exciting time to be joining the the school. We have secured improving outcomes over the last 3 years which were validated in our recent Ofsted report (July 2021) where The Ferrers School was found to be Good in all areas. These five areas are: ‘The Quality of Education’, ‘Behaviour and Attitudes’, ‘Personal Development’, ‘Leadership and Management’, and ‘Sixth Form Provision’.
Principal
Angela Smith
The Ferrers School is part of the Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
Values and vision
The Ferrers School motto is “Aspire, Achieve, Acclaim” and it is on these three values that its ethos is based. The school strives to instil the highest aspirations in each individual pupil and to help them gain confidence in themselves and their abilities. Teachers believe that all children can achieve their very best with the help and guidance of the school. Pupils are encourage to celebrate their achievements and those of their peers.
The secondary school hopes to send its pupils into the world as well-rounded individuals who are aspirational and high-achieving. The Ferrers School places value on learning, respect, punctuality, aspiration, celebration and success.
Why teach at The Ferrers School?
The Ferrers School offers you:
We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice.
We can offer you:
· a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see their staff progress and flourish in their career
· a post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust. Support from the wider trust including numerous CPD opportunities.
· A full induction programme alongside weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication.
· a successful teaching school within the CMAT trust and with a strong track record of staff development
· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions
· a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
· ample on-site car parking.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have high expectations and ambitions for the school and have created an environment where students achieve well. The school’s focus on students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good and students are being well prepared for their futures and for life in modern Britain. Students behave well. They are smartly dressed and look after the school’s buildings and grounds. Attendance is above average.”
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