Lead Librarian

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Librarian to join Stamford School to promote the learning and research skills for all our students. The Lead Librarian will be a champion tor learning and literacy encouraging all students to engage with literature of all types to develop their knowledge and understanding. The Lead Librarian at Stamford School will understand how to help young people to recognise the power of reading and develop a love of books that lasts them a lifetime.

The core purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and promote the activities of Libraries across the Senior and Junior School Sites, ensuring that the Library is a warm welcoming environment that promotes the learning and development of all pupils. The Lead Librarian will also be responsible for ensuring that all pupils have access to effective learning opportunities which promote the development of key skills relevant to the Library setting as well as access to information and research facilities which meet the ever-evolving needs of the curriculum. The Lead Librarian will be responsible for the management of all three Stamford School Libraries and library staff.

Desired Criteria

• Membership of CILIP.
• Experience of working in an environment with young people across a wide age range.
• Experience of working within a secondary school library.
• Experience of managing other librarians.
• Previous experience of managing a budget in accordance with financial provisions.

Essential Criteria

• Good education with minimum level 3 qualification (A level/NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
• A Recognised Library qualification or equivalent.
• Recent experience of leading and developing library or information centre services.
• Experience in the use of multi media to promote and deliver library and information services.
• Experience of working with Library Management Systems software packages.
• Competence in the use of ICT including the suite of Microsoft office packages (word, excel, outlook) to intermediate level.
• Possess well developed research skills.
• High level communication skills with a range of people and age groups.
• Able to understand the information needs of young people and enjoy working with them.
• Be able to demonstrate patience and understanding and deal with issues using appropriate humour and empathy.
• Demonstrate coping skills during times of pressure.
• Be well organised with the energy and interest to see things through to completion.
• Proven ability to share own skills and expertise with young people in a meaningful and interesting way.
• Ability to act on initiative and to see the responsibilities set out in the job description as a starting point for further development.

Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.

Please note that to be considered for this position, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link: https://candidates.every.education/portal/stamfordendowedschools/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=7327d78a-e0fa-4ef1-945d-d549dc19a45d

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).