Library Manager

Career Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a full time Library Manager to run the school’s library and learning resource centre.

The key focuses of this role will be to:

• be responsible for the day to day running and organisation of the library provision and resources
• ensure the library is stocked with relevant and engaging texts for the school’s context
• ensure the space is managed as a vibrant learning resource that helps to promote a love of reading and literacy to students.
• work alongside the Literacy Lead (and where appropriate the English department) in promoting reading and relevant actions that support the school’s literacy strategy
• advise and guide students in their choice of reading materials
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School Context 

Wallington County Grammar School is one of the most successful schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua ad Summa, “Through Difficulties to the Heights”, which our exceptional students exemplify each and every day. Their success, and that of our staff has been recognised by Ofsted, grading the School ‘outstanding’ in all areas. This success is born from a strong set of values centred around compassion for one another, commitment to all we do, courage in facing life’s many challenges and creativity to succeed in a global 21st century society. 

We are a highly selective school, admitting 150 young men from across London and the South East into Year 7 and admitting young women into the Sixth Form. We have a well-balanced, academic curriculum centred around developing scholarship and creativity which, when combined with innovative and forward thinking pedagogy, makes Wallington County Grammar School, an extremely stimulating environment in which to work. 

Advantages and benefits

• Working with high attaining and committed young men and women;
• Joining an established cross trust team of professionals
• Access to a Charter Marked CPD programme (Silver Status);
• Amenities and benefits including priority entry for children of staff; onsite parking; Ride to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme and a School gym;
• A firm commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance. 
• A leafy setting on the edge of the beautiful Beddington Park easy access to both central London and the Surrey countryside;
• Gym membership scheme
•   Free eye tests
•   Childcare Voucher scheme
•   Car benefit scheme

Application Process

An application pack may be downloaded from https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=074436HN23&VACANCY_ID=255076R5pt

Candidates may be called for an interview upon receipt of their application. A Statement of Suitability addressed to the Headmaster is required as part of the application.   

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should there be a suitable candidate and therefore advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 9am 27th September 2024

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

The Candidate Privacy Notice is published on our web site https://www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=121 

Equal Opportunities

We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief.