School Librarian

KKingsmead is a large, oversubscribed school that, despite serving a postcode in the top 20% most deprived parts of England:

• Has an ambitious curriculum, with almost an almost exclusively GCSE KS4 and A Level KS5, aiming for 90% EBacc while also having a performing a visual arts specialism.
• A track record of above average progress scores in spite of the challenge posed by such an ambitious curriculum.
• Exceptional behaviour, with a consistent approach that combines explicit boundaries with the space to build relationships and support those children who need it.
• A thoughtfully constructed wider school experience for the children, with an ambitious combination of clubs, trips, careers guidance and wider enrichment.

School Librarian main duties include:

Establish and maintain systems as required for access and use of the computing facilities.

• Maintain the general order and condition of the library - tidying shelves, putting books away, ensuring that displays are kept relevant and to a high standard.
• Organise NGRT Tests (liaison with Data Manager and Literacy Coordinator).
• Development of the Library induction programme for students and staff.
• Run a structured volunteer programme for Sixth Form and/or Year 7 students. Train and mentor student librarians to support library operations and promote reading among peers.
• Assist students with homework and coursework across the day and in after school sessions.
• Supervise the Sixth Form students during private study periods in the library.
• Support the wider administrative needs of the school.
• Please see below duties, however this list may not be exhaustive as per this role:
• Work to the direction of the Literacy Coordinator to ensure the Library and its facilities are used appropriately, with high standards of behaviour, applying the school’s Behaviour policy.
• Deal with staff queries and assist during lesson times in the library.
• Support the Literacy Coordinator in keeping the Just Reading curriculum up to date and relevant. Maintaining and expanding the curriculum, advising Literacy Coordinator on suitable fiction and non-fiction titles.
• Be an active and visible advocate for the importance of reading for pleasure in all school forums.
• Support the Literacy Co-Ordinator in initiatives to promote a love of reading throughout the school, including author visits, reading challenges, book clubs, and themed events.
• Work with the Literacy Co-Ordinator to collaborate with teachers to embed reading into all subject areas and support cross-curricular literacy.
• Recognise and celebrate student achievements in reading through various communication channels, such as awards, displays, and newsletters.
• Organise competitions, quizzes and activities in order to increase awareness of the library resources.
• Promote student voice in library development and book selection.
• Be an active and visible advocate for the importance of reading for pleasure in all school forums.
• Support the Literacy Co-Ordinator in initiatives to promote a love of reading throughout the school, including author visits, reading challenges, book clubs, and themed events.
• Work with the Literacy Co-Ordinator to collaborate with teachers to embed reading into all subject areas and support cross-curricular literacy.
• Recognise and celebrate student achievements in reading through various communication channels, such as awards, displays, and newsletters.
• Organise competitions, quizzes and activities in order to increase awareness of the library resources.
• Promote student voice in library development and book selection

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*Candidates are strongly advised to apply before the deadline date. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the school reserve the right to close this vacancy early.*