Library Manager
King Edward VI School
Southampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,472 - £30,001 actual salary (£30,000 - £34,000 FTE), depending on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2025
Job overview
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
36 weeks per annum plus 4 weeks to be worked in the school holidays (some flexibility can be offered with start and finish times)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Library Manager to join us in our busy library at King Edward VI School. You will be responsible for leading and developing the school library provision in order to provide a high quality, professional library service to all pupils and staff. The library is a modern and bright space at the heart of the school; a busy, vibrant facility that is well used by the school community, supporting both teaching and learning activities.
This is an integral role supported by two part-time Library Assistants. Duties include running the KS3 timetabled reading sessions and research projects, organising our World Book Week celebrations and other Library events, arranging author visits, recruiting library leaders from our pupil body, managing and developing the Library Management System (Heritage Cirqa), organising, classifying and cataloguing all library materials in line with professional standards, and fully engaging with Heads of Department and pupils to ensure academic resources remain relevant and effectively support teaching and learning across the school. An ability to empathise and relate positively to young people and a genuine interest in supporting them to succeed as well as read for pleasure is essential.
You will be a qualified librarian with at least 3 years’ experience (preferably in the education sector). We are looking for an organised individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have excellent customer service skills and be patient and calm under pressure.
King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, 31 days’ annual leave rising to 36 days’ with service, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.
Further details and application forms are available from https://senior.kes.school/90/employment-opportunities Alternatively, contact the HR department on 02380 704561 or email: hr@kes.hants.sch.uk
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.
Closing date: 9am on 1 May 2025.
Interview date: w/c 5 May 2025.
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.
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About King Edward VI School
King Edward VI School is a leading HMC Independent day school for children aged 11 – 18. King Edward’s is a school with a long and distinguished history and it has been at the heart of Southampton for over 460 years. The School has occupied 4 different sites, relocating to the purpose built site on Hill Lane in 1938. It became fully independent in 1979 and co-educational in 1994.
King Edward’s is proud of its reputation for academic and co-curricular achievement and is a forward thinking, vibrant and dynamic environment in which to teach and learn.
We aim to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. The School has long had a reputation for impressive academic results but, while essential for future success, we also encourage pupils to develop a wide range of skills and interests. We combine the pursuit of academic excellence with a range of opportunity and challenge to develop self-confident and independent young people who have a strong sense of community and will become responsible and reflective future leaders. High quality teaching, a strong sense of belonging and the space to grow and achieve full potential is what we offer at King Edward’s.
The School continues to invest in its facilities and opened a new Theatre, Art Department and VI form Centre in September 2017. Over £20 million worth of investment has taken place over the past decade with a new sports ground and pavilion at the Wellington Sports Ground, an outward bound centre on Dartmoor, complete refurbishment of all classrooms and laboratories, new music facilities and extensive IT provision including the adoption of 1:1 technology for all pupils.
Headteacher
Neal Parker
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