Do you have a passion for reading and working with young people? Are you seeking the next challenge in your career? Or have you recently graduated and have and wish to gain experience in a school in a Librarian role? Are you considering training for teaching and wish to gain experience in a school environment?

 A school Librarian is a real asset to any school as you are in an invaluable position working with all year groups and across all subjects. You have an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and support departments by providing that key literacy link.

 We are looking to appoint a Librarian to ensure that the library is at the heart of the school, supporting students to develop a love of reading and reading for pleasure culture and provide a learning hub for students. The school librarian will work closely with the SLT Literacy lead. There is also the opportunity for professional development such as the NPQLL (Leading Literacy).

 This is a student facing role and the successful candidate will be passionate about literacy, have good administrative skills have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of working in a school setting is preferred but not essential. This is a part-time role of around 4 hours per day which are flexible within the hours of 9-3 for the right candidate.

 Windsor Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.

 If you are interested in applying for this position, please access the school’s website where further information can be found: www.twbs.co.uk

 Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Job Description

Salary: Actual for 20 hours £11,602 (FTE £25,263).

Weeks/Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only.

Daily hours of work: This is a part-time role of around 4 hours per day which are flexible within the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm for the right candidate. 

Responsible To: SLT Literacy Lead

 Principal Duties:

 To manage the School Library ensuring that the library is at the heart of the school, supporting students to develop a love of reading and a reading for pleasure culture and provide a learning hub for students.

Job responsibilities:

 1. Managing the Library

• Organize, catalogue, and shelve books and resources
• Ensuring our library catalogue meets the needs of the students and supports the curriculum.
• Curating reading lists and recommendations from KS3-5
• Order new books, eBooks, and materials
• Keep the library tidy and welcoming and oversee lower school students in the library at break and lunch
• Manage check-outs and returns
• Overseeing book donations from the local community

 2. Supporting Students

• Help students find books and research information
• Recommend books based on interests and reading level
• Support with homework and projects.
• Reading/ Literacy interventions

 3. Promoting Reading

• Organize author visits and opportunities (writing competitions) throughout the year to promote reading
• Support with ‘Must Read March’ and ‘World Book Day’
• Leading and facilitating book clubs
• Create displays and themed activities
• Ensure fiction reading lists are up to date

 4. Sixth Form Support

• Advise students on efficient methods of research to assist in their learning and coursework
• Oversee and supervise Sixth Form study in the library ensuring safe and sensible behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Support the Sixth Form team with administration tasks