School Librarian

School Librarian

Required from March 2023

35 hours per week, Term Time Only + 3 weeks (42 weeks per year)

Salary: Scale 6-SO1 Points 18 – 25 £32,418 - £36,417 per annum pro rata (Actual salary payable £30, 708 - £34, 496)

We are seeking to appoint a School Librarian in order to develop and promote a high quality, professional library service for all students and staff, and to aid teaching and learning and promote reading for pleasure. At Oaklands School, we are committed to developing the literacy skills of all our students. Literacy skills are central to the development of learning, personal and social development and to lifelong learning.

You will act as an integral part of the school staff team, and as such make a contribution to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures. You will ensure the school libraries are in an orderly, safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for all students.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a Library within an educational establishment or an Information Centre, as well as be conversant with library management systems/packages and ICT software.

We are keen to hear from you if you:-

·                 Aspire to develop further as a professional

·                 Are flexible and adaptable

·                 Are ambitious, hard-working and a team player

We can offer you the opportunity to join:

·                 A highly committed and dedicated staff

·                 Excellent CPD opportunities

·                 Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn

Oaklands School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.

For further details and an application pack please contact:

Telephone: 0207 613 1014 or  Email: hr@oaklandsschool.com.

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 24th February 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 27th February 2023