Library Assistant (Permanent, Part Time 0.4, KR4, £23,338 - £23,921 per annum)

The role of the Library Assistant is to provide key support for the learning of the students across the whole school both at Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

The LRCs are at the heart of both the Tonbridge and Sevenoaks sites. Both are light and airy rooms with modern furniture and fittings. The stock is modern and continually updated by the LRC Manager. All students enjoy access to the LRC throughout the day. Year 7 has a designated Library lesson once a fortnight, and classes are often booked for research purposes. The LRC Manager is based at Tonbridge and we are looking to appoint a new Library Assistant to work predominantly at Sevenoaks. 

The role will include:

• Supervise students using the library

• Deliver year 7 library lessons under direction from the Librarian

• Manage the issuing and returning of the library’s stock.

• Shelve stock and keep the library in good order.

• Withdraw stock under the direction of the LRC Manager.

• Process new resources to be ready for shelving.

• Manage the library management system and support its use by students.

• Run the overdue system. • Create and maintain displays.

• Help library users find resources to meet their needs.

• Assist library users to become proficient in using on line resources.

• Encourage pupils and staff in using the library through running a range of library-based activities such as book clubs and special events (eg English, Media & Drama Week and World Book Day).

• Recruit, train and supervise Student Librarians

• Work towards and support the school vision and current school objectives as outlined in the school development plan.

• Other duties as required by the Senior Leadership Group to assist in the smooth operation of the library.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024, 9AM

Shortlist Interview Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application.  Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.  

The School will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the School to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so. 

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.