Librarian - Term Time only, Brighton

Librarian – Term Time Only, 32.5 hours per week, Level C

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking School Librarian to join our team as soon as possible to work 5 days per week, from 8.30am-3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week.  This is a Grade C role, LGA Scale 5, Point 13-17 £26,873-£28,770 per annum pro rata.  Actual pro rata salary £20,449  per annum (term time only, paid for 45.05 weeks per year) – Pay Award Pending.

Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High School is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high-quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.

We are an 11 – 16 comprehensive school situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, and within easy reach of the A23 and A27.

We would like a Librarian, who is passionate about reading and literacy. The successful candidate will work with senior staff and another Librarian to create an exciting environment that promotes reading and literacy for students, staff and visitors. Ideally candidates will have experience in this field, but this is not essential as training can be provided if required. A detailed job description and person specification is attached or can be downloaded from our school’s website

http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/

The successful candidate will

·        have a passion for working with young people;

·        share a love of books and reading;

·        be committed to making a difference to our students by helping to raise literacy levels;

·        have the vision to make the Library an exciting and stimulating learning space; 

·        have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in joining our team, please download and complete the application form, also available on our school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/schoolinformation/vacancies/ If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes,   either by telephone on 01273 503908 or email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday 7th August at 10am                    Interviews: Monday 12th August 2024