Subject Librarian (Maternity cover)

Solihull College and University Centre is a modern responsive and robust organization and this provides the ideal foundation for us to further develop and excel. We are proud to be a student – focused institution.

As a major provider of both further and higher education provision in the West Midlands, our aim is simple – to make significant contributions to the local and regional economies and beyond, by providing high quality vocational education and training for individuals, employers and the wider community.   As such, our provision is designed to be up to date, flexible, accessible and responsive to all our customers’ needs, serving approximately 8,000 students across two main campuses, several satellite centres and on work based programmes.  We have state of the art facilities and an excellent learning/working environment, including a sports complex, aeronautical and aviation centre, arts centre and specialist vocational workshops.

At present we employ 269 salaried teaching and assessing staff.  We also employ 256 administrative staff, 38 managers and approximately 200 hourly paid teachers and assessors.  Solihull College and University Centre is rightly proud of its reputation within the sector and with employers and the community if serves.  These are challenging times for the education sector and the College continues to maintain a strong financial position enabling it to invest in its human and physical resources to provide outstanding opportunities for its learners.  We recognise that, ultimately it is out people, their drive, commitment and vision that will take us in the direction we want to go.  

Subject Librarian (Maternity cover) Post No: SS276

Salary up to £25,198 per annum

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Subject Librarian to work as part of a busy team committed to providing excellent customer service. The post holder will identify, promote and provide support for learning resources in liaison with teaching staff within designated schools. Providing cross-College study skills support, the post holder will assist with the day to day management of the Libraries and Online Learning Centres at both the Blossomfield and Woodlands Campuses. 

The post may appeal to recent Graduates in Librarianship / Information Studies, as well as to Graduates in other subjects who have significant library experience and who are willing to work towards a library qualification. Teaching / training experience and an interest in learning technology will be advantageous. The role will include working one evening per week during term time. 

Closing date: Sunday 4th June 2017

Application process:

For further information and an application form, please visit www.solihull.ac.uk Please note CVs are not accepted and candidates are required to fill out an online application form in order to be considered for the role.

Solihull College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring a safe environment for all students and expect all staff to engage fully with this commitment.