Experienced School Librarian

Experienced School Librarian

Our Greenwich School with a unique family feel that is seeking a School Librarian. We currently have three schools in our Trust including a large primary school and flourishing sixth form.

Our Greenwich Secondary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, creative and experienced School Librarian who is able to maintain an established library that is at the heart of learning in the school, whilst promoting and maintaining a stimulating and welcoming environment.

The post holder will be expected to promote the value of reading throughout the school and encourage all students to read for pleasure. The experienced school Librarian will work alongside teaching staff to support and develop students’ academic reading and research skills and facilitate independent learning. Our aim is to foster a lifelong love of reading throughout the school community.

The ideal experienced school librarian will have:

• Previous experience of working in a secondary school / sixth form
• Experience of working with students to improve literacy and numeracy
• Knowledge of and passion for children’s literature
• Understand how to improve literacy levels
• Understand how to engage students in reading at all stages of their reading journey
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and oracy skills, including English and Maths GCSE at grades A* to C
• Ability to work in a team and be part of the wider life and ethos of the school, creating buy-in from the wider school about the importance of reading
• Good ICT knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook, Library Catalogue Software).
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and multi-task with good attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently

As a member of staff at our Greenwich School, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to apprenticeship training
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent catering facilities
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• Free daily coffee for staff

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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