Vacancy for a Learning Resource Manager/Librarian

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7 (Actual salary £14,840 - £16,663

Hours: 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We have an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised Learning Resource Manager/Librarian to join The Ferrers School. Your work will include developing the provision of the library service for students and staff and lead in promoting the development and importance of literacy skills.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of the school team
• Organising the cataloguing of the library's resources
• Promoting a positive learning environment
• Working with the inclusion team delivering literacy interventions
• Supporting and delivering the reprographic functions for the schooll
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff

The ideal candidate:

• A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above
• Experience of working in a school or library  environment
• Possess high level administrative skills including MS Word and Excel
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 8.00am Wednesday 15th January

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 21st January

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. 

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.