School Librarian

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Teacher Librarian at Reddam House schools plays a vital role in supporting the school's educational goals and mission. This position involves developing and maintaining a comprehensive library collection, providing essential library services, and creating an environment that promotes literacy and a love of reading. 

The Teacher Librarian ensures students have access to a wide range of resources, encouraging them to engage with literature in various formats, thereby contributing to their academic and personal development. This role requires a highly organised, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster an environment that encourages and empowers students to read, view, listen, and respond for understanding and enjoyment across various modes. 
• Manage library resources, equipment, and budget effectively. 
• Develop and maintain library collections to support the educational curriculum and student interests. 
• Deliver core library services during desk shifts, including shelving, circulation, addressing reference queries, information literacy instruction, and supervising students. 
• Implement and support information literacy initiatives and strategies to enhance students' research skills. 
• Develop, implement, and support strategies, programs, events, and activities that promote reading and literacy across the curriculum, fostering a love of literature and lifelong reading habits in students and staff. 
• Select a diverse range of literature in print and digital formats that cater to the varied interests, developmental stages, and abilities of students.  
• Promote and market library collections and resources to enhance visibility and usage. 
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming library environment. 
• Apply information management principles and systems in line with current best practices. 
• Participate in library projects, including providing research and reference assistance, readers' advisory, borrower maintenance, and circulation tasks. 
• Collaborate with the Academic Support team to devise and implement the Gifted and Talented Individuals program. 
• Help students with research, referencing, and assignments during study periods and supervise them during exams. 
• Perform annual stocktake procedures and generate relevant reports.  
• Perform additional tasks as required by Reddam’s to support the school's needs and objectives.  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining library collections. 
• Proficiency in delivering core library services and information literacy instruction. 
• Experience in fostering an engaging and supportive environment for reading and literacy. 
• Ability to select and promote diverse literature in various formats. 
• Strong organisational and information management skills. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with academic teams and participate in library projects. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Enthusiastic and passionate about promoting reading and literacy. 
• Friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable, creating a welcoming library atmosphere. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Creative and innovative in developing engaging library programs and activities. 
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the library and its users. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A relevant degree in Library and Information Science or a related field. 
• Eligibility for membership in ALIA or an equivalent organisation. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• A valid Working with Children Check. 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining NESA accreditation. 
• Provide lunch & playground cover and assist with pick up and drop off duties. 
• A willingness to attend school events outside regular hours as required (e.g., performances, parent-teacher interviews, etc.). 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.