Library Manager

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Library Manager to join our busy and friendly school. The Library Manager will be expected to take a highly creative and active role in the management, development and promotion of the wide range of services provided by the school library in addition to the day-to-day administration. They will be the driving force of the school’s reading for pleasure culture, creating a highly inspirational and vibrant learning environment that reflects the school’s community. They will also plan and run events throughout the school year which promotes and inspires reading for pleasure. They will work closely with teachers from all faculties to ensure the Library contributes effectively to the delivery of the curriculum and supports students to develop skills necessary to make effective use of resources to aid their independent learning.

This role comes on an Unqualified Teacher [UQT] pay scale and candidates must be confident designing and delivering lessons to KS3 students to promote reading for pleasure, as well as lessons on digital literacy skills and staying safe online. They will work alongside SLT and HODs to support the school’s literacy programme. 

The Library will be required to keep abreast of new developments in the provision of a school library resource service and developments in the use of ICT. They will also be required to manage the Library budget/resources effectively and have a high degree of organisational skills.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• To assist in implementing and maintaining a policy for the management and use of the library as a resource which supports learning and teaching in the school.
• To manage, develop and organise the Library to ensure access to an effective learning resource and information service which supports learning and teaching.
• Collaborate with individuals and departments to develop and evaluate subject specific teaching and learning resources both within the Library and across the school, including the creation and monitoring or subject specific reading lists.
• Plan and deliver all new and existing reading for pleasure initiatives across the whole school e.g. Author events, book fairs, Summer Library Festival, World Book Day and other awareness days/weeks throughout the calendar.
• To promote the use of the library to the school community; this will include ensuring a high standard of vibrant display and promotional material is available which inspires our learners.
• To act as responsible budget holder for the effective budgetary planning and management of Library resources including assisting with the preparation and presenting of successful bids for budget funding to take forward development of the library.
• To create an inspirational, welcoming and ‘user friendly’ learning environment at all times of the working day in the school library.
• To catalogue and classify learning resources in the library and develop and maintain accurate and reliable catalogue and lending systems using the Oliver Library Management System.
• Train student librarians to help manage the library space, including the allocation and supervision of clearly defined duties and opportunities to learn new skills.
• Research and purchase new texts to keep the library current and reading material exciting.
• To maintain cumulative records of library stock and issues and send out overdue notices.

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding. With a thriving and expanding 6th form, The Bulmershe School is an ideal environment for any teacher who would like the challenge and opportunity to teach their subject at A-level.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
2. Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
3. Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.