Assistant Librarian

Job Description

Assistant LibrarianLocation: Surbiton, SurreySalary: CompetitiveStart Date: As soon as possibleClosing Date: 8:00am, Thursday 6 January 2021Interviews to be held on the week commencing: 10 January 2022Job Purpose: To assist the librarian in the day today operations of the library, providing a high standard of service to meet the needs of pupils and staff.Tenure: Permanent, Part-Time (Job share) (2 days - Monday and Tuesday, 15 Hours per Week) Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarianat Surbiton High Senior School, a selective highly over-subscribed, independent school for girls. This is a part-time, term-time only post (36 weeks of the year) 15 hours per week. Key Responsibilities: Supervising the library in the Librarians absence Administrationof the circulation desk, issuing, returning and renewing items on the Library system Processing reservations and overdue notices Creating topic themed displays inside and near to the library Assisting with the development of and service provision in BoysPrep and Girls Prep School libraries, including running the library during breaktimes on occasion Maintenance of the newspaper and periodicals collection: checking newspapers and periodicals and liaising with library staff when issues are not received/arrivein duplicate Providing assistance with computer, printer, photocopying and other day to day problems that may occur Processing new library materials: i.e. covering, labelling and tagging items Monitoring the condition of stock and rectifying any problems asthey occur Assisting in the clerical work associated with library loans and borrowers Helping maintain an appropriate working environment in the library Supervision of and allocating tasks to volunteer pupil librarians Assisting the librarian with annual/bi-annualstock maintenance tasks: weeding, stock takes etc. Helping to run library co-curricular clubs. Alternate leading the library reading group with the librarian including planning and preparing activities Supporting Key Stage 3 library lessons, including leadingon delivering part of the lesson Plan, organise and lead Harry Potter Book Night annually, including preparing and making resources for the evening Any other tasks as may be reasonably required by the LibrarianPerson SpecificationThe successful candidate willbe likely to fit the following profile:Qualifications Educated to minimum C grade in GCSE/OLevel in English and Mathematics Evidence of further relevant professional development would be an advantage Educated to A-Level/Degree level desirableSkills Excellentorganizational, administrative and ICT skills Highly effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken, to enable effective rapport with colleagues and with pupils Experience Some experience of working in a library desirable, but not essentialPersonalQualities High levels of personal and professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality Positive rapport with pupils A healthy sense of humour An interest in and affinity for working with young peopleAttitudes The ability towork co-operatively within a team Flexibility and openness to change Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life, with a can-do attitude Ability to think creatively and imaginatively Committed to the Surbiton High Schools ethos Ambitious and aspirationalfor oneself and for the School Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this roleTo apply, please visit our website via the button below.For any queries relating to the role or your application, pleaseemail:recruitment@surbitonhigh.comSurbiton High Prep Schools are culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community. Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that the School reserves the right toappoint at any stage during the recruitment process.