Librarian

Required to start: ASAP.

Librarian

B3 (SCP 7-11) £24,294 - £25,979

Actual Salary: £20,895 - £22,344

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, motivated and committed Librarian to effectively manage the library on a daily basis, to include stock management, student supervision and provision of assistance to all library users and to develop strategies to foster a love of literature and reading, including material beyond the examined curriculum.

The ideal applicant will have:

·      Mathematics & English at GSCE level Grade C or above.

·      Good knowledge and understanding of the reading and information resources required by students. Sound knowledge of literature for children and young adults.

·      Strong oral and written communication skills, friendly & approachable.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·      Membership to a local government pension scheme.

·      A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·      Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·      Specsavers scheme.

·      £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy stands proudly as one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 13% of schools nationally in 2019. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about Academy, please visit our website at www.bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to info@bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 252 3225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12 April 2024, 9.00am

Interviews will take place:  w/c 15 or 22 April 2024      

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.