Library Manager

We are looking for an Library Manager to help develop and manage our library ensuring that it is a welcoming and inviting area for students and staff to come and learn, read and relax.

About Us

Harris Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. We encourage them to flourish and grow into excellent ambassadors for the Academy and for our community. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated ‘outstanding' by Ofsted [and oversubscribed by parents].

We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country.

We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation.

Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will cover the management, organisation and supervision of the Library (Learning Resources Centre), including:

• To ensure that all learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting all computer faults immediately to the ICT team;
• To maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, celebrating student achievements;
• To contribute to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time;
• To provide advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of the library;
• To liaise with staff, students and leaders as part of the process of ensuring the library is well-stocked and fully supports a love of reading across the academy;
• To devise and offer INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques in relation to learning resources and training in the use of the library;
• Time-tabling the use of the library, for group (for example by teachers or sixth-form groups) or individual use, ensuring optimum use of facilities;
• To liaise with the English and media team to publicise and organise an annual book week, liaising with authors, publishers etc;
• To liaise with the English and media team to organise frequent visits from writers to raise the profile of reading and writing for pleasure;
• Encouraging the effective use of the Library across the curriculum at Key Stage 3/4 and sixth form;
• Providing guidance to groups and individuals using the Library;
• Liaison with other information agencies including other resource areas, as well as Library managers across the Federation in order to provide an excellent service;
• Development and implementation of study and information skills linked into the curriculum;

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• English and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of library systems
• Knowledge of Accelerated Reading scheme
• Knowledge of National curriculum, particularly for English
• Librarian qualifications
• Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
• Experience of managing a library service
• Experience of a range of reading schemes
• Experience of working with students from a range of ethnic backgrounds

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

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.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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 young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

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

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.