Learning Resources Centre Manager
Chobham Academy
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 6 (Inner London: FTE £26,601-£28,158) + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 18 July 2017
Job overview
Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 after joining the highly successful group of Harris academies. This 3-18 academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the new East Village complex, the academy serves the community to be established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham, Waltham Forest and nearby London boroughs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Resources Officer/Librarian to manage the Learning Resources Centre within the academy.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of managing a library service in an educational establishment, ideally with librarian qualifications
- The ability to communicate with students, parents and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds
- Enthusiasm for literature and an understanding of the value of reading and current trends
- A skilled user of databases, who is able to produce user-friendly data
- A person who remains calm under pressure
Why work at Chobham Academy?
- An ethos of aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all
- Specialisms in Performing Arts and English with a focus on sports excellence, and with world-class facilities for learning, leisure and sport
- A dynamic centre of learning and the hub of the community
- Exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development as part of the Harris Federation; many of our teaching assistants have gone on to teacher training as part of our School Direct programme
- Generous Harris benefits and rewards package
For more information, please download the Candidate Information Pack via the apply link or contact the academy on 0203 747 6060.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE NOW.
Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.
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About Chobham Academy
Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 as part of the Harris Federation. Our 3-18 academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the East Village complex, the academy serves the community newly established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham and Waltham Forest. Chobham Academy is judged "Outstanding" in every category by Ofsted.
The Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 and benefits from the highest standard of education offered in world-class facilities. It combines the traditional values of good manners, excellent behaviour and smart uniform with great teaching and the best of modern technology.
Academy Ethos
There are six Chobham Academy values that define the way in which our students learn and behave:
• Excellence: Be exceptional in everything we do
• Respect: Be dedicated to relationships
• Integrity: Be true to our word
• Innovation: Be challenging in our approach
• Collaboration: Be one team
• Trust: Be open and transparent
Academy Specialisms
English and Performing Arts
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