Librarian

Permanent, Term Time only

We are seeking a Librarian to develop our large library into a vibrant centre for learning with an excellent quality reading and development provision for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Literacy is at the core of our school with three reading form times a week to actively support students in their journey as readers and to allow them to access and engage with a wide range of literature.

Our library is centrally located, reflecting its importance in the life of our school community. It is a source of support for students, acting as an information resource, a place to do homework, a support for our SEND students, and an area for independent study and revision. We are looking to grow and develop the library’s

Our ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a library or similar environment
• Evidence of an interest in working with young people
• High level of current awareness regarding children's literature and developments in education and librarianship

Core Purpose:             

Manage the day-to-day running of the school library. To possess a genuine love of literature partnered with the zeal, creativity and drive to inspire a reading culture that develops impassioned life-long readers.

Responsibilities: 

• Promoting a love of reading and scholarship throughout the school
• Assist in the promotion of a school-wide culture of reading through the implementation of library events, competitions and challenges; and the creation and development of after-school library clubs.
• To support and guide pupils in their choice of, and use of materials to undertake assignments, complete homework and undertake wider reading.
• The organisation and management of the library including but not limited to generating records of overdue books; recording journals; producing notices.
• The selection, acquisition, organisation, promotion and maintenance of book and non-book resources to cover the full age and ability range of the school community, and to ensure an equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff.
• Use the “Reading Cloud” library system to catalogue books and other library resources; issue, return and renew books; and generate reports.
• Promote further reader development through a programme of visits and workshops by authors, reading clubs and supporting the whole school literacy programme.
• Taking responsibility for and managing the Library budget
• Line manage an Assistant Librarian (if applicable)
• Ensuring a high standard of display and promotional material to enhance the standard of appearance of the library in order to provide an attractive environment conductive to achieving optimum use both for purposeful study and leisure.
• Promoting high standards of conduct by establishing a positive, friendly and engaging working atmosphere.
• Maintaining an orderly atmosphere during break, lunch, and after school, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Leading the Library’s contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school, including but not limited to organising book events (World Book Day, Book Week, National Poetry Day, Author Visits, spelling bees)
• Working with the literacy co-ordinator to promote literacy throughout the school
• Running presentations in reading lessons to promote new fiction and to promote ‘book’ discussion
• Overseeing the growth of the LRC through the further development of digital resources (e.g. online books and Kindle)
• Managing student librarians
• Managing subscriptions for periodicals and online resources

Other Responsibilities:

• Responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, willingness to develop additional skills and expertise.
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels.
• To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school, students and customers.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
• Be aware of safeguarding promote the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy.
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements.
• To undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post.

We welcome visitors to the school, if you would like to come and meet the team and view the library facilities please contact us.

Interviews will be held on Friday 7th February 2025

Please visit our school website recruitment page to apply and for further information regarding the role and details about our school https://moseley.bham.sch.uk/

We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit.

Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like further information regarding this role or the school in general please email us on recruitment@moseley.bham.sch.uk