School Librarian

School Librarian

Salary - SCP Band 4 SCP 11 -17 - £25,979.00 – £28,770.00 (Full time equivalent)

Actual Salary - £22,981.42 - £25,450.38 (Pro Rata)

Working hours - 37 hours per week, 40 Weeks per year. 8.30am – 4.30pm (part-time and/or job share available) 

Job Type - Permanent

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a permanent full time School Librarian. On the job training will be provided. 

About us

Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area on the outskirts of Derby, Saint Benedict is the city’s only Catholic Secondary school. We serve a wonderfully diverse community of students who come from over forty countries around the world and who come from all parts of Derby and beyond.

We are most proud of the fact that our rapid improvement in outcomes has been in an inclusive and supportive environment, as Ofsted described ‘a distinctive feature of pupils’ behaviour in this school is their sense of a community and the care that they extend towards one another’. In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another.

In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team. Pupils and families are well cared for by our Pastoral Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the school office on 01332 557032. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school to arrange this.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the positive Catholic ethos and core values of the school
• Oversee and facilitate the day-to-day running of the school library provision
• Plan and implement library-based learning opportunities/lessons for students. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate to support the management, development, promotion and evaluation of an effective learning resource and information service which supports and promotes reading, learning and teaching across the school.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Qualifications

•  Minimum of Level 2 or 3 in Libraries, archives and information services; or similar qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent qualification)
• Commitment to continuing professional development activities

 Experience

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a school or public library or similar
• Experience of working with secondary age children

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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