Librarian
City of Derby Academy
Derby
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 5 £22,571-£24,920 FTE (£19,068-£21,052 pro rota)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2022
Job overview
37 hours per week 39 weeks per year
QEGSMAT is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Librarian to join our hardworking and high achieving team at City of Derby Academy.
You will be someone who can promote, review and support the reading culture of the school by managing and maintaining the library as a resource and a learning environment.
The library has benefitted from significant investment recently and we are looking for someone who will develop this welcoming space, during lesson time and social time, into somewhere where pupils feel comfortable and confident and nurture our ‘reading for pleasure’ ethos. You will also hold reading intervention sessions with small groups of students, manage the stock of books in the library and oversee the discharge of books and other resources from the library.
City of Derby Academy is a vibrant and successful school with the vision of ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We do this by providing engaging and enjoyable learning experiences over a broad and balanced curriculum. The key to our success are our passionate staff who work with our students to develop personal and academic success.
City of Derby Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.
At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.
Why work for us?
- Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
- We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
- All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
- All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.68% for support staff.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Access to Flu Vaccines.
- Opportunity to work flexibly.
If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01332 270450, further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.cityofderbyacademy.org/
Please use the Quick Apply button to apply.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Interview date: W/C 4th July 2022
QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding
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About City of Derby Academy
- City of Derby Academy
- Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby
- Derbyshire
- DE24 3AR
- United Kingdom
The City of Derby Academy serves a vibrant and diverse community to the south of Derby. With excellent transport links to Nottingham, Leicester, and the Peak District, the academy is ideally located. Our modern, well-equipped buildings, opened in 2008, provide an outstanding learning environment for our students.
We are proud to serve over 1,000 students aged 11–16, representing a richly multicultural community with more than 40 home languages. Our students are wonderful young people who bring energy, character, and ambition to our school every day.
As a school, we combine strong traditional values with a clear vision for the future. We expect all staff, led by the Headteacher and senior leadership team, to be highly visible role models. We place a strong emphasis on high standards: our students are smart, polite, hardworking, and proud to act as ambassadors for the academy.
We are a school on a journey of rapid improvement, driven by high aspirations for every member of our community. We are deeply committed to inclusion and to breaking down barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
City of Derby Academy is an ambitious and forward-thinking school, seeking highly motivated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference. If you are passionate about education and ready to contribute to a culture of excellence and opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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