Library Assistant
The Leys School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £12.00 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a Library Assistant to provide excellent customer service to our library users. You will deal with all enquiries, use the Library Management System to issue, reserve and return resources, problem solve any PC or Printer issues for users, and ensure the library is a well presented and welcoming environment for our pupils. We are looking for somebody who enjoys working with young people and will be able to supervise and encourage respectful behaviour in the Library.
The working pattern for this position will be:
- Wednesdays and Fridays 16:00 to 21:00 (including 45-minute unpaid break, complimentary freshly cooked hot meal provided)
- Alternate Saturdays 08:25 to 12:25
- Term time only, excluding Fridays or Saturdays when the School closes for half term, end of term, or leave weekends (please see www.theleys.net for term dates)
This role would ideally suit somebody with previous library experience or significant experience as a library user themselves – perhaps as a Postgraduate student or Researcher.
For a full description of the role please see the Role Profile and Person Specification.
The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A six-month probationary period will also apply.
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD or email recruitment@theleys.net by 09:00 on Friday 12 January 2024
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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About The Leys School
The Leys is Cambridge’s leading co-educational boarding and day school – a statement that is absolutely true and yet only scratches the surface of what makes it such a remarkable place.
At its heart, The Leys is more than just a school. It is a vibrant, inclusive and supportive community where pastoral care is not just a priority, but the foundation of everything we do. The school is big enough to offer extraordinary breadth of opportunity but small enough for staff to get to know each pupil as an individual, celebrating their unique strengths and character, and encouraging them to grow in confidence, curiosity and compassion. That sense of belonging – of being known and valued – is one of the greatest gifts we can offer.
Founded in 1875, The Leys is proud of its heritage. But we are equally committed to looking forward. Our values – kindness, respect, integrity and ambition – are timeless, yet we apply them in ways that prepare our pupils for a rapidly changing world. With outstanding teaching, excellent facilities and a culture of aspiration, we support our pupils to thrive academically and personally, both now and in the future.
Our location in the heart of Cambridge – one of the world’s most dynamic academic and cultural cities – offers unparalleled opportunities. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, on the sports field or beyond, our pupils are encouraged to aim high and explore widely. We are proud of their achievements, but prouder still of the people they become: thoughtful, grounded, and ready to make a difference.
This website offers a glimpse into life at The Leys, but it can only tell part of the story. I warmly invite you to visit us and experience for yourself the energy, warmth and spirit that make this school so special. We believe that education is most powerful when it is a partnership. We value the trust that parents place in us, and we are committed to working closely with families to support each child’s journey. Whether through regular communication, shared celebrations, or collaborative problem-solving, parents are active partners in the life of the school. Together, we can ensure that every pupil is known, supported and inspired to thrive – not just academically, but as confident, compassionate young people ready to make their mark on the world.
I look forward to welcoming you.
Clare Ives
Head
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