Library Assistant Brighton, England
Job description
Library Assistant
Part-time – 13.5 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
Hours – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Band 3 - £21,394 - £23,367 pro rata per annum
Permanent – to start September 2023
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to join our busy team in the Varndean College Library. The majority of your time will be spent at the library Help Desk, supporting and supervising students, and maintaining a suitable study environment.
It is essential that you have effective communication skills, a helpful friendly manner and a high level of IT literacy. Confidence with supervising students and managing behaviour is also required. Previous experience of working with young people in a school or college, or experience of working in an academic library is desirable.
We can offer:
● A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
● A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
● The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
● A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
● The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
● Discounts on Adult Education Courses run by the College.
● Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
● Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
● Free use of College Library resources.
● Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
Please visit Varndean vacancies page at https://varndean.ac.uk/vacancies/ to download and complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forward to [email protected] closing date shown.
Closing date: Friday 1st September 2023
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 13.5 per week
Salary: £21,394.00-£23,367.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/09/2023
