Job Description

27.5 Hours Per Week. Monday to Friday, 11.00 am to 5.00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid break each day.

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Greenhead College. Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES

Position type

Permanent

Salary

\xc2\xa312,859.76 to \xc2\xa313,374.84 per annum (\xc2\xa320,173.00 to \xc2\xa320,981.00 per annum FTE)

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Greenhead College

On behalf of Greenhead College, thank you for your interest in the post of Library Assistant. We are pleased that you are considering Greenhead College as the next stage in your career, and we hope, subject to matching our criteria, you will apply.

Greenhead College is located on an attractive campus close to Huddersfield town centre, adjacent to the picturesque Greenhead Park. We are a short drive from the M62 and within walking distance of the train and bus station. The College is an easy commute from much of the Northwest and Yorkshire.

The College provides outstanding education to approximately 2750 students, studying predominantly A Level courses. The philosophy of the College is based on the principle that each student and staff member is an individual and to be valued. According to the Government performance tables, Greenhead is currently the top performing Sixth Form College in the Yorkshire and the Humber for A Level results and third best nationally.

In March 2022, the College was once again graded \'Outstanding\' by Ofsted, with no areas of weakness identified. This is testament to the resilience, ambition and success of our students, and the hard work of staff.

The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere existing between students and staff. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able Senior Leadership Team, experienced Governors, and a team of highly skilled teaching and support staff who work collaboratively to deliver the College\'s key purpose and principles, and strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to employ an enthusiastic, approachable and student focused Library Assistant to support our Librarian / Learning Resource Manager in the day-to-day running of the College\'s large and well utilised library and resource area.

If you are interested in this vacancy, the full job description and person specification can be found in the application pack.

Applicants should complete and submit the following documents:

• Greenhead College application form;
• A supporting letter of application indicating how you meet the criteria within the job description and person specification;
• Equality and Diversity form.

All applications should be submitted to Jen Rothery, Human Resources Advisor, via email address

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 4 August 2023 and interviews will be held shortly after.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: 29 August 2023 (if possible)

If you apply and are unsuccessful in being called to interview, can we thank you in advance for your time and trouble in making this application. Due to time constraints it would be impossible to respond to everyone individually - we hope that you will understand.

Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This position is working in regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to self-disclose particular criminal convictions should they be shortlisted for interview. Further details can be found within the

Greenhead College is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Kirklees Council