Librarian plus Administrative Support
Bungay High School
Suffolk
- £21,189 - £21,968 pro rata
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2023
Job overview
Required for an immediate start, applications are invited for a Librarian to be based in our newly refurbished Library at Bungay High School and the smaller Sixth Form Library. The successful candidate will encourage active participation of students in accessing the full range of facilities available to them, including use of a bookable suite of computers. This will include the Book Mastermind and other external competitions that the school is invited to attend. The Library is also used at lunchtimes for students to engage in supervised activities, such as Chess, Draughts and other board games.
During busy times, you will assist in the main school office with general administrative tasks.
The role requires strong communication, organisational and inter-personal skills, flexibility, excellent attention to detail, along with an ability to deal appropriately with a wide range of people, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate initiative and prioritise effectively.
This role is for 39 weeks of the year. Hours are negotiable and flexible based on the needs of the school and availability of the successful candidate.
Bungay High School is a high achieving and thriving comprehensive school situated in a pleasant rural area. We are 20 miles from Norwich and 15 miles from the delightful heritage coast. We have fantastic students, great staff and a commitment to success for all. We have an excellent CPD programme and are committed to staff development.
We would welcome visits from potential candidates to see our school at work, or an informal telephone conversation with the Assistant Headteacher. Please telephone Mrs J Capps-Jenner (Headteacher’s PA) on 01986 891642 to arrange. An application form and job description are available from Mrs J Capps-Jenner; please email jcappsjenner@bungayhigh.co.uk or alternatively visit our website www.bungayhigh.co.uk, where the application form and other information can be downloaded.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 February at midday. Please write your covering letter of application to Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be required for this post.
About Bungay High School
Bungay High School is a co-educational secondary school with academy status in Bungay, Suffolk. It caters for children aged 11-18.
The school, originally Bungay Grammar School, became Bungay High School in 1974. A range of academic and vocational and academic qualifications are offered in its sixth form.
Headteacher
Mrs Chanel Oswick
Vision and values
Bungay High School is committed to “Opportunity, Aspiration and Excellence for All”.
The school is proud of the strong bonds that exist between teachers and students, and between students and their peers. It believes this caring and supportive atmosphere creates an aspirational culture and ensures all its pupils make excellent progress.
The school believes that it has designed a broad and daring curriculum, encouraging both academic and vocational excellence. It aims to ensure that courses excite students and strike a genuine cord with their future.
A key feature of Bungay High is its efforts to get to know every student, leading to an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. School life is designed to provide students with the opportunity to become supportive, sensitive, team workers who feel they can access their learning fully. The school wants all students to become confident, independent and active learners.
Ofsted
“Leaders successfully communicate a clear vision to members of staff to promote a strongly aspirational culture with respect to both attainment and personal development. There is an explicit aim to become an outstanding school. School leaders and trustees know what is necessary to progress towards this goal. School development planning is detailed and realistic.”
View Bungay High School’s latest Ofsted report
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