LIBRARY CO-ORDINATOR
Salary WSCC Grade 4, point 5 (£25,583 pro rata, per annum, equating to £12,929.25 actual per annum)
22.5 hours per week (negotiable), term-time only
The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Library Co-ordinator who has a love of books, including children’s fiction, teen fiction and non-fiction, and all aspects of managing a school library. The successful candidate will actively promote a love of literature amongst all ages and provide a welcoming and supportive learning environment. The role involves working with teachers to support learning across the school, assisting with literacy interventions, encouraging pupils to develop their reading, research and study skills, and arranging events to promote literacy and reading for pleasure within the school community.
In return, we can offer you:
- A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education
- A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
- A high level of professional development
- Term time only working
- Enrolment in Local Government pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance
- Access to Easit card for discounted train travel
- Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
- Staff social events
The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.
As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.
St Philip Howard Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.