Learning Resources Manager / Librarian

We are looking to appoint an experienced Librarian to manage our Learning Resources department to provide valuable support our students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich.

About Us

We encourage our students to be critical thinkers and promote these skills throughout the curriculum. A student at Harris Boys' Academy will learn how to engage critically with foreign affairs, religion and society, issues of citizenship and the media, so they acquire the skills, and recognise the value of, thinking for yourself and thinking in a well-reasoned manner.

We are very lucky to have an amazing staff team who work together, and a body of professionals who are striving to be the very best they can be. Our staff are on board, want to change futures and want to be better at what they do. This is shown through our outcomes and if you speak to the boys and the parents of this school community.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with and ordering from book representatives, wholesalers, internet and any other cost-effective source
• Liaising with teaching staff over acquisition and management of stock to support the curriculum
• Evaluating books for age, content and condition and supporting the school's Literacy schemes
• Managing class sets and providing materials for DEAR Time reading sessions
• With appropriate manager, writing, evaluating and monitoring the LRC action plan
• Implementing annual action plan review, identifying needs and resources
• Reviewing and updating LRC policy annually
• Creating an inclusive environment and opening the library to students at break time, lunch time and after school
• Working closely with SENCO to accommodate SEN students in the library both during breaks and lesson times as required
• Leading and managing student induction days
• Planning and teaching library lessons as required
• Researching and providing resources for Curriculum use/lessons based in library
• Researching and producing displays and competitions
• Organise author visits and other library events
• Overseeing the use of LRC ICT equipment
• Overseeing the Library Homework Club
• Leading and managing the after-school Book Club
• Training and managing student librarians
• Stock take of catalogue annually
• Conducting yearly surveys/feedback on what students think of the library
• Producing termly newsletters and updates to staff and students

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of working in a school library
• In-depth knowledge of children's and YA literature
• Evidence of relevant qualifications & further training
• Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working on one's own initiative and to work within a team
• Experience of working flexibly in response to changing situations
• Sound knowledge of Management Information Systems

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.