Librarian

Librarian

Grade 6 Pts 21-26 £25,801 - £29,636 pro rata (£13,419 - £15,414 actual)

22.5 hours per week/3 days

39 weeks per year - Permanent 

Required to start September 2019 or earlier if possible

King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School, with a diverse intake.  It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, a cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers and a cash plan, including therapy benefits. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP) along with access to a 24/7 virtual GP surgery.

We have a vacancy for a confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced Librarian to manage the Upper School library from September 2019 or earlier if possible. The ideal candidate should have a passion for literature in all its forms and a working knowledge of developments in this area together with a broad knowledge of non-fiction relevant to the School curriculum and the wider world. The candidate should be willing to assist particularly Sixth Formers in their independent research. 

The successful candidate will: 

• be an experienced and qualified librarian

• have a passion for promoting literature and information

• be friendly, flexible and have excellent organisational skills

• have experience line managing staff.

• be able to manage budgets, subscriptions and contracts with suppliers

• have excellent ICT skills and knowledge

• be experienced in using automated library systems and a working knowledge of JSTOR would be useful

• be able to liaise with curriculum leaders to ensure that resources are appropriate to support all areas of the curriculum

• maintain the library as an attractive environment to encourage positive learning experience for all users

The Library houses approximately 20,000 resources, 7 computers, study space for a further 50 users. There is a fully equipped careers library for post 16 and post 18 opportunities. The library’s fiction collection is well-used and reading for pleasure is actively promoted. We run two book groups for Key Stage 4 and Post 16.  We currently organise an annual chess tournament which students and staff take part in across all year groups and is something we would like to continue for years to come. The library is open 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. 

Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be considered. 

Write a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, in font no smaller than twelve) stating:

1.    Why you are applying for the post

2.    How your experience so far has prepared you for the post. 

Your letter of application should avoid repeating details which are evident from the application form and should instead focus on how you feel you could successfully fill the post.

For further details please contact Tom Hall at recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk                                       

Closing date: 3rd June 2019

Interview date: 10th June 2019