This role is term time only (39 working weeks)
The salary advised is a pro rata salary.
Applications will only be accepted through www.mytermterm or via a link on www.tla.woodard.co.uk
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Job Summary
The Library Manager/reading Interventions lead is a dynamic and tech-savvy individual who is not only a ‘keeper of books’ but a curator of curiosity, a digital literacy guide and a collaborative partner for our teaching staff. The Librarian manages the library’s physical and digital collections while fostering a culture where every student feels empowered to read, research and create. In order to better connect the library with classroom learning and the curriculum, the Librarian will play a key role in the provision of reading interventions.
This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production and may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. These responsibilities are not exhaustive and the post-holder is expected to carry out any other related reasonable duties commensurate with their skills, abilities and grade.
Instructional Leadership and Literacy Promotion:
● Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with teachers to design and implement lessons that integrate information literacy and research skills into the classroom.
● Reading Advocacy: Curate reading lists, host book fairs, reading groups and lead ‘book talks’ to inspire a lifelong love of reading across the school and wider community to engage parents and prospective pupils.
● Reading Interventions: Play a key role in the planning and delivery of reading interventions across the school, including use of relevant software packages as well as supporting with and providing data analysis to support the reading interventions programme.
● Information Literacy: Teach students how to evaluate sources for bias and accuracy - a crucial skill in the age of AI and misinformation.
Library Management and Curation:
● Collection Development: Select, acquire, and catalog a diverse range of print and digital materials that reflect the Academy's curriculum and the student body's interests.
● Budgeting: Manage the library budget efficiently, prioritising high-impact resources and emerging technologies.
● Environment Design: Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and organized physical and virtual library space that accommodates quiet study, collaborative work, and "maker" activities.
Technology and Digital Resources
● Digital Hub: Manage the Academy’s digital databases, e-book platforms, and educational software.
● Technical Support: Act as a resource for staff and students regarding copyright laws, fair use, and ethical technology practices.
Personal Specification
This Librarian role requires organisation, communication and collaboration with numerous departments. The most underrated skill for a Librarian is "Curriculum Awareness”, understanding how to align library resources with the curriculum.
● Literature Expertise: A well rounded and up to date knowledge of children’s or young adult literature across diverse genres and cultures.
● Resource Management: Strong "weeding" and selection skills—knowing what to add to the collection and, crucially, what to remove to keep it relevant.
● Technical Knowledge: Ability to manage Library Management Systems and troubleshooting digital database access.
● Information Literacy: Knowledge of research methodologies, including the ethical use of AI, copyright, and "fake news" discernment.
● Approachability: Maintaining a warm, helpful presence that encourages students to ask questions without fear of judgment.
● Collaboration: A proactive team player working across different departments.
● Attention to Detail: Precision in cataloging and data entry to ensure the library system remains user-friendly.
● Inclusive Mindset: A commitment to building a collection that serves as both a "mirror and a window"—reflecting the students' own lives while showing them the lives of others.
Pay: £16.90-£18.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
