Senior Librarian
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2023
Job overview
Senior Librarian
Job Information:
Reference:
Location: WISE and Filton Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £29,778 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £14,631.08
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only, Part-Time
Working Hours: 21.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.
What SGS can offer you:
- You will become part of the wider SGS family receiving ongoing support for your personal & professional development, which includes a College Course Contribution Voucher of £250 for all staff, 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees, and up to 75% fee discounts with University of Gloucestershire
- Corporate roles benefit significantly by their access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions and the resultant access on retirement, to a secure, flexible and generous pension, accessible from the age of 55
- A proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free car parking at all campuses
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to degree level courses.
The librarian’s position is a dynamic and integral role at the heart of the college. You will work with some amazing and diverse people, both staff and students. The college is fast paced, and there is not a dull moment although the library brings a calmness to the centre of the bustling campuses.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection
For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- In conjunction with other library leaders, be responsible for management, upkeep and development of all library resources, both physical and digital
- Liaise with curriculum areas to support staff and students
- Lead on innovation within the department
- Support validation of new and existing courses
- Support the circulation desk
- Facilitate research and other study skills sessions for learners of all abilities
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Professional qualification in library/information services
- Other relevant qualifications at level 4 and above
- Experience of working in an educational setting
- Team working and leadership skills
- Excellent digital skills
- Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Please apply online by: Friday 6th January 2023
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced certificate as a requirement of the job.
Attached documents
About South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
- South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
- Stratford Road, Stroud
- Gloucestershire
- GL5 4AH
- United Kingdom
Situated in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is a further education establishment. It is a coeducational college that educated students over the age of 16. It is non-denominational.
Principal
Kevin Hamblin
Values and Vision
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s motto is: ‘to be outstanding by standing out’. The aim is to have an impact on all aspects of the lives of the pupils. Teaching is top-quality and students are encouraged to be respectful of others. The college values students who are honest and take responsibility for their actions. Teachers care and support the pupils throughout their time at the college. The classrooms and facilities are outstanding. The aim is for students to develop the necessary skills to reach their dream job. They are pushed to have personal development, as well as academic success.
Ofsted report
“A consistently high proportion of learners successfully complete their courses. Learners’ standards of work and their development of vocational and employment skills are often good. Teaching and learning are predominantly good, with an increasingly significant proportion that is outstanding. Learners benefit from the college’s culture of high expectations and receive outstanding support in their studies. Resources and accommodation for learners are excellent, with outstanding facilities for sport. Governors and managers lead a relentless and successful drive for quality improvement, fully supported by college staff. The college’s highly effective strategic vision and direction place it at the heart of its local communities, to serve the best interests of learners.”
View South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s latest Ofsted report
Our campuses are based in state-of-the-art buildings in great locations. Filton and WISE are within easy reach of the centre of Bristol, while our Stroud Campus is based in the beautiful Five Valleys in the county of Gloucestershire and Berkeley at the innovative Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We’re proud of SGS and we're committed to making the new college the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status in our next Ofsted inspection.
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