Library & Archives Assistant
St Edward's School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £30,000 pa, dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2022
Job overview
If you are highly organised and offer good customer service and administrative skills, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the school library at St. Edward’s.
As Library & Archives Assistant, you will support both the running of the library and the development and upkeep of its archives and collections.
The School Library serves the entire school community, not just in supplying books but in helping pupils access online resources for research projects. The school archive holds historical documents dating back to the opening of the school in 1863 and the school aims to preserve and increase this material for use by pupils, teachers and other interested parties.
This is a customer focused role which includes lots of opportunity for growth and development and demands an enthusiastic and energetic individual who would enjoy running events, talking with pupils, teachers and visitors to the library.
Whilst previous experience is a bonus, it is not essential. Enthusiasm, a willingness to help others and a high level of attention to detail are valued. Full and on-going training will be given.
You will also be trained in the use of the multiple database systems and health and safety procedures.
Ideally, you will enjoy discussing literature with pupils and will have a keen interest in history. You will also be encouraged to deliver book talks to pupils on occasion and get involved, especially in lessons which make use of archival resources.
In return, St. Edward’s can offer a variety of benefits including:
- A friendly and inclusive working environment
- Free meals
- Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
- Free car parking
- Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. From 1st September 2022, enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 20th October 2022.
St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.
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About St Edward's School
About St Edward’s
Affectionately known as Teddies, St Edward's School is a co-educational, independent, day and boarding school in Oxford. We have over 800 pupils, almost half of whom are girls, most are boarders (86%), around 20% are London based and 16% fly in from abroad. We have a strong emphasis on academic rigour and also offer an extensive range of sports, arts, clubs and activities.
Renowned for its friendliness, Teddies is an exhilarating community to be part of where we see excellence in academic results and extracurricular achievements and where we work hard to promote staff wellbeing. Staff at St Edward’s also benefit from our rich cultural programme, free gym membership, many invitations to social events, the extensive 100 acres of tranquil grounds, professional arts facilities and the advantage of being only 10 minutes by bus or bicycle to Oxford city centre.
Warden
Alastair Chirnside
Values and vision
St Edward’s aims to lead the sector in co-educational boarding, in educational innovation, in breadth of opportunity and in the wellbeing of pupils and staff. Our community values are integrity, courage and kindness.
ISI report
"The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent, reflecting the school’s highly effective emphasis on the welfare and well-being of each individual pupil. The excellent standard of pastoral care is a strength of the school, and the sympathetic and supportive example set by the staff is mirrored in the way pupils behave towards one another."
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