Librarian

We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic Librarian to join Harris Academy Wimbledon at this exciting time.

Reading and Literature are central to the ethos of the Academy and the library is a focal point of the new building.

You will be a fully qualified librarian with a passion for children's literature. You will be highly motivated to help build a culture of reading and have the desire to provide students with many opportunities.

You will be joining a small team of English teachers and will be responsible for building a love of reading across the academy.

We are looking for someone who has the passion and skills to develop an outstanding library.

There is a great deal of collaborative working and sharing of good ideas about what works within secondary academies at Harris.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to none.

About Us

Harris Academy Wimbledon opened in September 2018. We are a brand new, co-educational 11-18 school for the High Path area. We currently have over 600 students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 and will build year by year with an intake of 180 pupils in each year group.

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely.

The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in-hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these activities help foster a spirit

of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Professional learning is at the heart of academy supporting all staff in their development.

The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self-esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of

the pastoral provision.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your role will be:

• To be responsible for managing the Library and other academic information resources within the School.
• To lead the Academy's programmes for scholarly research and reading.
• To work with staff and students to determine information requirements and incorporate these within the Library development plan and budget.
• To be responsible for assisting in the promotion of reading, information and research skills throughout the Academy (both for information and pleasure), while ensuring that the Library is welcoming to all students and provides an area that is conducive to scholarly study.
• To support literacy intervention programmes to support students to improve their reading.
• To lead English library lessons in consultation with the Director of English. 

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Full qualification as a chartered librarian
• Experience of working in a library, preferably in a school environment
• Experience of utilising ICT and skills to access and retrieve information
• Experience of working with young people and meeting their particular needs and requirements
• Experience of organising author visits and leading workshops/opportunities to develop a love of reading
• Knowledge of contemporary children’s literature
• Knowledge of the full range of resources appropriate to the age range of the Academy and the ability to use/manage these resources
• Skills and confidence to instruct groups of young people.
• High level of written oral communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with teachers and other staff.
• Effective communication skills to be able to develop open and constructive relationships with a wide range of young people and staff.
• Strategic planning and financial management skills.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.