School Librarian

School Librarian

Employment type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Location: South London.

Salary: £30,120 - £30,522 per annum.

Agency: CloudStone Education Services.

Are you a passionate reader with a love for fostering a learning environment? Do you have experience managing library resources, supporting students' reading development, and creating an engaging atmosphere for learning? We are seeking a dedicated School Librarian to join our team at a dynamic school in South London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, organize, and supervise the library, ensuring smooth operations.
• Maintain learning resources and report any ICT issues to the relevant team.
• Create and sustain a professional, stimulating, and tidy learning environment.
• Advise students on the use, provision, and development of learning resources.
• Collaborate with the English team to organize Book Week and events with authors.
• Coordinate author visits with the English team to promote reading and writing.
• Facilitate reading groups for students identified by the Literacy Coordinator.
• Work with the Literacy Coordinator on library budget and book/equipment purchases.
• Encourage library use across the curriculum at Key Stage 3/4.
• Adapt working hours as needed to meet the needs of the library.
• Keep accurate records using academy ICT systems for efficient resource management.
• Disseminate information on library resources to staff and students.
• Supervise lunchtime and break-time library use, including study support.

Key Requirements:

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• Familiarity with library management systems
• Knowledge of Accelerated Reader or similar reading programs
• Understanding of the National Curriculum, especially in English
• At least three years' experience in an inner-city school or educational setting
• Proven experience managing a library service
• Experience with a variety of reading schemes

How to Apply:

We look forward to hearing from you. Please email your CV to Shannon Freer or visit our website and apply online at CloudStone | Education Services (cloud-stone.co.uk).

About Us:

CloudStone Education Services focuses solely on non-teaching roles within schools and universities across London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on providing high standards for candidates, schools, and universities alike. We will help you find the right short-term, long-term, or permanent role in a school and location that suits you. We are also here to guide you through every step of the recruitment process and provide a wealth of resources and expert advice to support you in your search for the perfect role.