Librarian

Are you passionate about promoting literacy to young people?

Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy are looking to appoint a Librarian to work in our existing dedicated and successful support team. You will work with a range of students supporting them with literacy initiatives, study and life skills.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week, on a term time only basis.

About us

Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy is a successful secondary school, with a well-regarded reputation for the quality of the education and pastoral support we provide. 

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

About the role

As Librarian you will:

• Maintain a welcoming and organised library including producing displays and signs.
• Issue and discharge of resources using the library computer system.
• Understand general library practices as well as the practices of the specific library where they work.
• Respond to requests in person, over the phone, or via email to answer questions and locate information.
• Work closely with students to build positive working relationships to support students to engage fully in school life and beyond.
• Be caring, supportive and have a good understanding of the issues our young people encounter.
• Have excellent organisation skills, to care for our print and digital resources.
• Be committed to achieving best outcomes for all students.
• Have excellent IT skills and be able to work on your own initiative.

Applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). Higher level academic qualifications will be considered an advantage. Applicants must have prior experience of working with young people, have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to support students both in a pastoral and academic capacity.

The successful candidate would also be expected to contribute to and work within the Catholic ethos of our school.

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A salary of £22,406 - £24,814 per annum (OLOL Band 4, Scale points 11 - 17).
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment. 
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the school office on 0115 955 6262.

We warmly encourage applicants to visit our school – this can be arranged by contacting the school office.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024 at 9.00 am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust. Everyone is welcome - those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith. We ask that you are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

The Trust actively supports Apprenticeships, with many Teaching Assistants (TAs) enhancing their skills in SEND through these programs.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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