Librarian and Reading Intervention Support
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Band E, Scp 8-11, £24,702-£25,979. (£21,436-£22,544 Actual).
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2024
Job overview
Job Title
Librarian and Reading Intervention Support
Location
St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To
Assistant Headteacher
Salary Grade
Band E, Scp 8-11, £24,702-£25,979. (£21,436-£22,544 Actual).
Contract
This is a full-time, permanent contract 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, (term time only and INSET days).
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Closing Date for Applications
Friday 23rd November 2024 12.00 Midday
The governors of St John Plessington are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic person to be the face of reading at SJP and take a leading role in planning and organising a school resource centre which supports a love of reading.
St John Plessington Catholic College is a Voluntary Aided Catholic 11-18 Academy. We are part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust. We serve the population of the Wirral and are oversubscribed in all year groups.
This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone to help students develop essential skills when using the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) efficiently as a research and recreational resource. The successful candidate will continue to develop our fantastic LRC as a hub of educational and recreational resources and organise and promote schools’ reading events that engender a love of reading. You will also be required to effectively plan for interventions (leading some 1-1 and small group sessions) to address gaps in students’ reading.
The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education as part of a successful and experienced music department, which is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.
What we are looking for:
- Want to transform children’s lives and develop a love of reading
- Work well with staff and students alike
- Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
- Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development
We offer:
● A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
● Mentoring and high level training
● Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
● A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
● Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution
- Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.
The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form, and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing, for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin, Headteacher, to recruitment@hfcmat.com. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.hfcmat.com.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Attached documents
- Librarian and Reading Intervention Support Job Description (1).docx374.37KB
- Social Media Form (24).docx185.71KB
- Application Form Notes to Applicants (34).docx51.99KB
- All Schools Recruitment Monitoring Form (30).docx962.39KB
- All Schools Consent to Obtain References Form (29).docx208.17KB
- All Schools Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974-Disclosure Form (31).docx221.74KB
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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