Learning Resources Manager / Librarian

Job Description

Inspire the next generation of leaders at Harris Boys Academy East Dulwich.We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic Learning Resources Manager/School Librarian to join our outstanding team of support staff. You will have excellent opportunities to engage in wider Harris Federation academy improvement and professional development activities.Your opportunityAs School Librarian, you will maintain an open learning environment which supports students and staff in their learning and encourages reading, research and self-esteem, as well as undertaking the day-to-day management of Learning Resource Centre (LRC). Your responsibilities will include: Liaise with teaching staff over acquisition and management of stock to support the Curriculum, and ordering this from appropriate, cost-effective sources. Evaluating books for age, content and condition and support the schools Literacy schemes. Managing class sets and provide materials for DEAR Time reading sessions. Writing and implementing annual LRC action plan and reviewing the policy in line with the School Development Plan. Creating an inclusive environment and open the library to all students at break time, lunch time and after school, including working with the SENCO to accommodate SEN students. Leading and managing student induction days. Planning and teaching library lessons as required. Research and providing resources for Curriculum use/lessons, and creating displays and competitions relating to relevant curriculum topics and world current affairs. Organising author visits and library events such as National Poetry Day, World Book Day, Carnegie Shadowing. Overseeing the use of LRC ICT equipment and Library Homework Club, and leading and managing after-school Book Club. Training and managing student librarians.As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Boys Academy East Dulwich, in one of our other 49 academies, or in our central team. What we are looking forWe look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful candidate will have: Experience of working in a school library In-depth knowledge of childrens and YA literature Evidence of relevant qualifications and further training, ideally being a Chartered Member of CILIP Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines Experience of working on ones own initiative and to work within a team Experience of working flexibly in response to changing situations Sound knowledge of Management information systems Good organisational & interpersonal skills which indicate a warm, efficient and hospitable manner to all Knowledge of appropriate Health & Safety regulationsIdeally, you will also have working knowledge of Capita Reading Cloud LMS, experience of teaching KS3 library skills and experience of supporting young people in a pastoral role.Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.Why work at Harris Boys Academy East Dulwich The number seven boys comprehensive school for student progress, which has been in the top 6% for student progress every year for the past five years Judged Outstanding by Ofsted, we combine the traditional values of discipline, respect and good behaviour with contemporary best practice in teaching, learning and technology A superb group of students, teachers and support staff, led by an exceptionally experienced and supportive leadership team Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development Generous Harris rewards and benefitsAbout Harris Boys Academy East DulwichHarris Boys Academy East Dulwich is a purpose built 11-18 school for boys which opened in September 2009. The Academy will accommodate 1,000 boys when full. Harris Boys benefits from a state-of-the-art purpose built building with the very latest facilities and equipment. The Academy offers a co-educational Post 16 with the nearby Harris Girls Academy, together comprising capacity for 400 Sixth Formers. Harris Boys was judged to be an outstanding school by Ofsted in December 2011.Academy EthosWe encourage our students to be critical thinkers and promote these skills throughout the curriculum. A student at Harris Boys Academy will learn how to engage critically with foreign affairs, religion and society, issues of citizenship and the media, so they acquire the skills, and recognise the value of, thinking for yourself and thinking in a well-reasoned manner."We are very lucky to have an amazing staff team who work together, and what you get from this is an inertia of this body of professionals who are striving to be the very best they can be. It is down to these two points - staff who are on board, who want to change futures and want to be better at what they do, and students who buy into this idea of Im at school because I can make myself a better person and I can flourish in life. When you have these two points together, which is what we have worked very hard to obtain, then you can make wonderful things happen. And thats shown through our outcomes and is also shown through if youve ever had a chance to speak to the boys and the parents of this school community." Peter Groves, PrincipalNext StepsPlease download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Our Benefits PackageIn addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.Find out more about Our BenefitsBeing a part of the Harris FederationWe are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in Lond