School Librarian

Overview

Marylebone Boys' School is a Free School which opened in September 2014. We have 600 boys in Years 7-11. We launched our mixed-gender MBS Sixth Form in 2019 and will eventually have approximately 840 pupils studying at our school.  

We are an inner-city boys’ school with a cohort of 50% Pupil Premium students. We are an academically rigorous school with an emphasis on good behaviour, commitment to learning and outstanding teaching, where knowledge is valued and available to all who are prepared to work for it. Expectations are high for all pupils. Those who need extra time and support will be helped and expected to achieve their full potential. Our motto is “studio et industria”, which can be translated as “through application and hard work”. 

Safeguarding

We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and safeguarding checks as required under Keeping Children Safe in Education will be carried out. 

Our location

We are located in a brand-new building in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area with a Sixth Form block recently on the same road as our main site on North Wharf Road. 

Our school is situated in an ideal location, with excellent relationships with a multitude of company headquarters based in close proximity, including M&S, Mitsubishi, Visa, amongst others.

Summary of the role

As a professional Librarian, you will be responsible for the development and management of the school’s library, as well as curating a comprehensive range of titles for all students aged from 11 to 19.

Job description

·        To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school library service and the administrative routines necessary for an efficient and effective as well as safe library environment.

·        To optimise the use of ICT both in library management and as an information resource.

·        To develop the library as an area which empowers, enables and supports students through the implementation of the library policy, to become resourceful, adaptable and confident members of society.

·        To work with the Literacy Co-ordinator to develop and implement the school’s information skills and literacy programmes.

·        To work with the EAL Lead to develop and support student’s vocabulary development and improve the writing of students with EAL.

·        To promote and facilitate national celebration events such as World Book Day, National Poetry Day etc.

·        To promote reading for pleasure and to raise the profile of reading through the running of Book Clubs or after-school clubs in conjunction with the Literacy Coordinator.

·        To be responsible for developing the library as a Learning Resource Centre which provides a variety of appropriate resources geared to the curriculum which assists and enriches the learning process and encourages independent learning skills.

·        To keep abreast of developments within the management of Learning Resource Centres and to undertake training and development as required and disseminate appropriate information.

·        To manage overdue book reminders and procedures.

·        To have a clear overview of the library finances and be responsible for drawing up an annual budget with the School Business Manager, monitoring expenditure.

·        To develop and maintain a staff development library with the Assistant Head responsible for staff development including Early Career Teachers.

·        To organise and promote before & after school and break & lunchtime clubs in the Learning Resource Centre.

·        To work with sixth form students in support their independent research projects.

·        To carry out pupil and staff induction sessions during the beginning of each academic year.

·        To undertake such other duties which lie within the postholder’s competence and contribute to the learning environment within the school, which may be required from time to time.

Person specification

Please view the person specification via the applicant information pack in the link below.

Application process

• The deadline to apply for this role is 8.00am on Wednesday 14 August 2024.
• Complete the application form fully, including the separate supporting statement (maximum 2 pages).
• The school cannot consider CVs due to safer recruitment processes.
• Send your applications to jobs@maryleboneschool.org or apply via the TES.
• Contact us if you would like more information about the school or the position on jobs@maryleboneschool.org.

Interview process

• Candidates will be invited for interview during the w/c 19 August 2024.
• The interview process will include an interview and a series of tasks to complete.
• We will only contact candidates who the school would like to interview.
• We will inform all invited candidates of the outcome of their application and offer feedback to those who are unsuccessful.
• We will only interview candidates who provide two satisfactory references in advance, of whom one must be your current Headteacher if you are currently working in a school.