Junior School Librarian Edgware, England
Job description
JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Part time, 25 hours per week worked Monday – Friday
Working Pattern: Term time only, plus 3 additional days to be worked in the holidays
FTE £31,992 - £35,314 paid pro rata. Actual Pay: £15,628 - £17,251
Required from September 2023
The Junior School Library is a purpose-built space that was opened in February 2021. It is housed within the centre of the Junior School.
As our Junior School Librarian, you will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Junior School library and promoting its core services. You will lead in creating a positive reading environment for pupils, encouraging them to develop a love for reading and fostering their academic development through various resources.
We can offer:
· A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
· A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.
· The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.
· A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
· Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.
How to make an application:
· Please read the Job Description on our website before completing your application.
· To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form available from our website, using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.
· The vacancy closes on Wednesday 17th May at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
· Interviews will take place w/c 22nd May 2023.
· If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [email protected] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912
NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Website: www.nlcs.org.uk
School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £15,628.00-£17,251.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service provided
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Librarian: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
