Job Title: Librarian
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Pro-rata £24,524 – £27,181 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience (based on FTE equivalent of £30,656 – £33,977)
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time – Permanent
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth.
The Role:
A vacancy has arisen for a chartered Librarian to support the development of the library. The post is also open to those working towards chartership and those with experience of managing a school library. This is a full time, term time role for 37.5 hours per week from 08.00-16.00 each day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The role holder will support service development across a range of library spaces and support the Head Librarian in managing and operating a major learning environment used by the whole school community.
The start date will be September 2024.
Main Responsibilities:
- Planning and development including monitoring and evaluating the library’s contribution to learning and teaching and contributing to whole-school curriculum and policy development
- Organisation and curriculum support including maintaining a conducive environment for learning, selecting, organising and promoting resources and supporting and advising pupils and teachers
- Support for staff and the wider community through the provision of appropriate materials and resources, collaboration with colleagues and supporting transition between KS2 and KS3
The Ideal Candidate:
- Chartered Librarian (OR working towards chartership OR previous experience working in a school library) (essential)
- A good standard of education, with excellent spoken and written English (essential)
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Motivation to work with children and young people
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
- A willingness to engage in CPD relevant to the role
Benefits:
- Free two-course lunch during school term times
- NEST or Aviva pension scheme
- Free use of the school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free staff car park
- The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Community School Librarian, Library Assistant, Library and Learning Resource Assistant, Library Administrator, Study Centre Assistant, Study Centre may also be considered for this role.
