Librarian

SALARY: Band E SCP 18 - 25 £23,873 - £27,955 per annum

HOURS: 37 Hours, Term Time only.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We are looking for an efficient Librarian who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the library.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities

• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment and running of the library to make it a place to welcome and assist pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Support the whole school drive to improve literacy.
• Promoting language and reading development by establishing, maintaining, and updating a collection of fiction and non-fiction relevant to the age, abilities and interests of pupils

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Role model a commitment to excellence
• Be confident in using ICT systems
• Want to collaborate as part of a team
• Are flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of creating a new Academy
• Have high standards

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Friday 24th March 2023