LIBRARY ASSISTANT & READING CHAMPION

About this role

We are looking to appoint a Library Assistant. The potential post
holder will be involved with all
aspects of the work of the Learning Resource Centre, under the direction of the Learning Resources Manager.
The
library is an academic hub of the school and is dynamic, bright and friendly.
It is very well used with over 1900 pupils using it for a variety of reasons,
from reading, research, private study and book clubs. Literacy is timetabled in
the library by the English Department, promoting the importance of reading to
the whole curriculum and of course not least, the love of reading.

The role
will also involve working as LRC Manager one day a week.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Supervising students using
  the LRC at all times including Sixth Form private study.
• Supporting the LRC Manager with the general administration requirements
  of library lessons for lower
  school students
• Arrangement and
  supervision of lunchtime extra-curricular activities related to the LRC.
• Managing general resource issues and returns, cataloguing and preparing of
  new
  resources, book maintenance, sending out overdue book notices, ensuring library shelves are stocked & tidy.
• Contributing to the smooth running of annual events taking place in the
  LRC, such as the Sponsored Read & Book Fair
• Undertaking other duties as required, within reasonable limits.

Person specification:

• Some experience of working in a Library or
  with children would
  be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Accelerated Reader reading scheme would an advantage.
• A love of reading, including its promotion,
  development and improvement.
• Sound knowledge of a wide range of children’s
  literature.
• Sound ICT skills, including
  Microsoft Office software, and a willingness to develop these skills into new
  areas.
• Ability to work autonomously
  and take responsibility for key areas.
• Good administrative skills including a keen eye for detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong empathy with the School’s Christian values.
• A good team player, proactive, flexible, willing to learn
  new
  skills and methods of
  working practice.