Library Services Co-ordinator

Library Services Co-ordinator

Permanent post to start 30th October 2017 Grade 6 £22,658 - £25,951 pro rata (Actual salary £ 19,728 - £22,595)

37 hours per week. 8.30am – 4.30pm (4.00pm finish on Fridays and half hour unpaid daily break)

Term time + 10 days (some work during school holiday periods)

Required! – a highly motivated and experienced librarian, passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances through developing a love of reading.

We are a 3-19 all age fully inclusive Academy on an exciting journey to become an outstanding organisation and delighted to be able to offer state-of-the-art facilities in a new £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to work in a cutting edge and vibrant environment.

It is an exciting time to be joining us as, alongside our new headteacher, we work hard to improve and bring in line our KS4 outcomes with those in our primary and 6th form phases which are already considered to be good. We are currently in consultation to become a Multi Academy Trust alongside two outstanding schools - St James’s C of E High School and Canon Slade School, and should it come into being later this year there will be opportunities to work collaboratively within the wider MAT community sharing good practice and building on the much needed improvement work and progress that has been taking place this year.

Preferably with previous school experience, you will be working under the guidance of a member of the Teaching & Learning Team, leading on the day to day library service provision in the school and playing an important role in raising literacy standards across the Academy. 

The library is well used by both primary and secondary students during lesson times but also before and after school, at break and at lunchtimes where you and your team of student librarians will provide a book exchange service and encourage and supervise independent learning.

We are seeking someone who:

• has proven experience of managing a library service, ideally with library qualifications
• has an infectious enthusiasm for literature and an understanding of the value of reading and current trends
• has experience of working with secondary aged children
• is able to write reports and development plans
• maintains professional values and ethics, able to demonstrate the patience, commitment and passion for working with our young people
• has personal resilience and shows persistence in discovering and implementing those strategies that best inspire students to widen their reading
• can quickly build rapport and positive professional relationships with both colleagues and our young people
• can work flexibly to meet changing demands
• Knowledge of reading age enhancement schemes would be an advantage. 

In return we can offer:

• a forward looking, hardworking and enthusiastic team of staff with the desire to improve outcomes and make a profound difference to the lives of young people
• a school committed to the continuous professional development of its staff
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Subsidised drinks and lunches

If you have a love of books and reading, alongside previous experience of working with young people, then this is the role for you!

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Claire Wilkinson, HR Director, if you would like to arrange this. 

Also note that if the MAT is established, then all employees of Bolton St Catherine’s Academy will be employed by the new MAT.

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

For more information visit our website, or contact Claire Wilkinson via cwilkinson@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk.

Email completed application forms to hr@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk 

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, Stitch Mi Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU  01204 332533 www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk  

Closing date: 9am Monday 25th September 2017.  Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd October.