Librarian

HARRIS ACADEMY CLAPHAM

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join us as a maternity cover Librarian. We have an excellent, modern library to allow students to work independently to reach their academic goals and enjoy the peace of the open library space.

About Us

We want our students to be hugely ambitious, to dream bigger and to realise their aspirations, with the help of great teaching, a rigorous curriculum and a fantastic extra-curricular offer that broadens horizons and sparks curiosity. As well as our curriculum and enrichment offer, our students undertake a cultural perspective each term which opens up new worlds and ways of thinking. Above all, we really believe our students are capable of anything, and we are relentless in supporting them to pursue their ambitions.

Our opportunities for leadership development ensure that our students can make their mark on the world and to have the confidence and integrity to stand up for what they believe in. Our PRSHE curriculum supports our students to develop resilience and empathy, as well as building fantastic university and career skills for their brilliant futures.

We are a community who work together for the greater good of our academy; there is a culture of mutual respect and kindness between staff and students that we are immensely proud of.

Our academy is going into it’s third year of being open and benefits from being a state-of-the-art building. It has been especially designed to deliver a Sixth Form education, including an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related subjects.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Management, organisation and supervision of the Library (including student using the library facilities, either informally or as part of regulated study)
• ensure that all learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting all faults immediately to the ICT team
• maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, celebrating student achievements
• contribute to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time
• provide advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of the library
• liaise with staff, students and leaders as part of the process of ensuring the library is well-stocked with subject-specific texts, references texts, journals, fiction and non-fiction text appropriate for Level 3 sixth formers
• timetabling the use of the library, for group (for example by teachers or sixth-form groups) or individual use, ensuring optimum use of facilities
• providing guidance to groups and individuals using the Library
• liaison with other information agencies including other resource areas, as well as Library managers across the Federation in order to provide an excellent service
• development and implementation of study and information skills linked into the curriculum
• participating in community links, including out of academy hours (a flexible approach to working hours is required)
• be responsible to the Assistant Principal for the management of the library’s delegated budgets
• keep appropriate and effective records using academy ICT systems, that will enable efficient management of resources across the academy
• disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students
• monitor and evaluate the use of the library, including procedures for collecting data, eg. student questionnaires
• to role model written and spoken English to a high standard
• to support the Academy Leadership Group with the administration of the careers programme, including liaison with external careers opportunities and managing and updating records of student engagement with careers opportunities.
• any other reasonable request in enabling the library to function as effectively as possible.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE English and Mathematics at C or above (or equivalent) Relevant education to A level (or equivalent).
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Recent and relevant experience of library related work Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people Understanding of the importance of students achieving their full potential.
• Excellent ICT skills, specifically Word and Excel, and a willingness to undertake training when required.
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding of school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• The ability to take initiative, manage own workload and work independently; as well as the ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication (oral and written), organisation and time-keeping skills
• Excellent organisational and administration skills, with attention to detail.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.