Library Assistant (part-time)
The City Academy, Hackney
London
- £15,802 - £16,029 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Scale 3, points 5-6 (Inner London pay spine)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 November 2024
Job overview
Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks term-time only
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: Actual salary £15,802 - £16,029 p.a.
(Scale 3, points 5-6 Inner London pay spine)
· Do you have a passion for working with children and young people?
· Are you inspired to help young people achieve in education?
· Does working term-time only fit your lifestyle and family needs?
The City Academy Hackney is recruiting a part-time Library Assistant to assist in running the Academy's well-used libraries. Working term time, and only in the afternoons, this role would be ideal for anyone wishing to combine part-time work with study or caring responsibilities. It would equally well suit anyone looking to step back into work, or, alternatively, to downscale their career to achieve a better work-life balance.
Reporting to the Learning Resources Manager, the role will involve supervising students in the libraries and supporting their use of library resources and computers, especially during the time after formal lessons have ended. The Library Assistant will promote the library and its range of services to both staff and students and deal with everyday enquiries. Use of the library management system to issue return and catalogue stock is expected.
An additional aspect of the work is providing pastoral support for some students. This could include motivating them to participate in school activities, setting them academic goals, encouraging their confidence and self esteem, and guiding them away from disruptive behaviours.
To apply, you must be reliable, have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise your own workload. Equally important are your communication skills, the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, and to interact positively and professionally with students. You will naturally have a keen knowledge of and interest in literature for children and young adults.
As a school, The City Academy Hackney recognises that our staff are our most valuable resource and vital to our success. We put lots of time and energy into developing a positive culture that helps us create exceptional results. You will work alongside many other skilled professionals, and learn both from them and through designated training opportunities.
About COLAT
The City Academy Hackney is part of the City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) which currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre, all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. We are committed to providing training and development for all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
How to apply
A term-time only Teaching Assistant role would ideally suit recent graduates or second career seekers. It would also appeal to parents looking for a flexible return to work. If you are interested in the possibilities this position offers and believe you can contribute to our future success, we would love to receive your application. Further information is available in our candidate information pack. Please read the job description carefully and use the person specification included to assist you in writing your personal supporting statement.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 18th November, 2024 at 12 midday
Please apply as soon as possible as the school will review applications as they arrive, and may arrange interviews for suitable candidates earlier than the final closing date.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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About The City Academy, Hackney
I am delighted to invite you to consider one of the posts we have on offer at The City Academy, Hackney. I am confident that you will be impressed with the academic standards, behaviour and ethos we have established. We have created a high-quality Academy with the highest levels of achievement and self-discipline, and a broad, dynamic curriculum designed to help students achieve the highest personal and academic standards. We believe excellence is achieved through three key ingredients: clear structures, high expectations and strong relationships. Our outstanding curriculum is built around 'The City Experience' which places equal value on academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal development.
We pride ourselves on being a school which offers young people a warm and supportive environment, enabling them to meet our very high expectations. Our inspirational staff are skilled and committed and we are generously supported by The City of London Academies Trust. As a result of this, our students make exceptional progress.
We expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to the Academy's rules. There are clear boundaries about the responsibilities of students both in terms of their conduct, and their self-respect and respect for others. In return, The Academy provides them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop all the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are looking for staff who are committed to working with students of all abilities, who constantly seek to learn and improve and who are ambitious for themselves as well as for their students. We expect hard work, skill and dedication, and in return will provide a supportive, flexible working environment, first class training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
There is a far reaching commitment to ensuring that all of our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by Senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.
The City Academy is a very special place to work. If you think you want to join us in creating an exceptional Academy which transforms the opportunities for the community we serve then I would love to hear from you.
Anna Sarchet
Principal, The City Academy Hackney
The City Academy, Hackney is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this post. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
For further information about safer recruitment and pre-appointment checks, please refer to the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance provided by the Department for Education.
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