Job Description

Job Summary

Thank you for your interest in our permanent, part time, Librarian role at King Edward's School, Bath.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Librarian to join the school. Nestled in the centre of the site as part of one of our newest buildings, you will have the opportunity to shape the intellectual and cultural heart of the student community

and Person Specification

Job Title

Librarian

Employment Status

Permanent, part time

Working Pattern

27.5 hours per week

To be worked flexibly between 12pm and 6pm Monday to Friday

36 weeks (term time only)

Annual Salary

32, 792 to 35, 237 (A28 to A30)

Actual Annual Salary

19,156 to 20,584 including 4.87 weeks of holiday pay

King Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

Responsible to:

Deputy Head (Academic) for line management responsibilities and the Bursar & Chief Operating Officer, who has overall responsibility for support staff.

Responsible for:

The Library plays a key role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. The Librarian will manage, develop, promote and evaluate of an effective learning resource and information service which supports learning and teaching across King Edward's School.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Development

Organising and managing the Library, ensuring its effective use by classes, groups, and individuals, including book clubs. Creating and implementing a policy for the Library which incorporates the educational aims and objectives of the school, and complies with data protection, copyright, health and safety legislation and the school's disciplinary code. Taking responsibility for and managing the Library budget, including the preparation of budget bids and estimates. Contributing to curriculum and policy development by liaising with all departments through attendance at whole school meetings, in addition to liaison with individual members of the teaching and learning support staff. Supporting key events around reading such as World Book Day, Open Day and inviting in published authors. Selecting, acquiring, organising and promoting Library resources and IT to support teaching and learning throughout the school. Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and staff to high quality learning resources. Recruiting pupil library assistants, supervising and training them and rewarding their achievements. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the service provided by the Library and its impact on teaching and learning. Supervising pupils using the Library for independent study and maintaining a welcoming, supportive atmosphere conducive to positive learning experiences.

Support for Staff and Pupils

Supporting and advising staff and pupils in the selection and use of information resources to support their curricular and leisure needs. Planning and delivering a programme to support the development and teaching of information literacy and learning skills in partnership with teaching staff and reinforcing these skills where appropriate. Promoting reading and the enjoyment of reading in all its forms. Promoting and publicising the services provided by the Library to the whole school community, including liaising with subject departments particularly English. Exploiting every opportunity for own professional development, sharing INSET opportunities with colleagues, as well as maintaining a comprehensive awareness of current developments in information and library management, education and children's literature. Developing and maintaining links with other libraries and relevant organisations (e.g. education advisers, public library service, universities and colleges and museums). Managing academic resources. Ensuring effective distribution of academic stationery and resources. Supporting research with online platforms such as JSTOR for older pupils.
The above list is not exhaustive but summarises the key roles to be performed and other duties that may be required and directed by the Deputy Head (Academic). A willingness to respond supportively to changing circumstances and/or the changing needs of the School is part of working in a school environment and is expected of the postholder.

Pension Scheme

If eligible, you will be automatically enrolled into the School's Support Staff Personal Pension Scheme with an employer's contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.

DBS Clearance

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment

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Safeguarding

All staff are in a position of trust and have a duty to keep children and young people safe and to protect them from neglect and physical and emotional harm. This duty is in part exercised through the development of respectful caring and professional relationships between staff, children, and young people. Staff are expected to be familiar with the local child protection arrangements and understand their responsibilities to safeguard and protect children and young people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Good general level of education including literacy/numeracy skills. GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths

Degree and/or Diploma in Librarianship accredited by

CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals)

Experience working in an academic library preferably in a school environment

Experience of school library filing systems

Knowledge and Experience

An ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and staff and maintain personal boundaries with young people

IT skills relevant to the role, e.g. Word, Excel and other Library platforms.

Decision-making skills and the ability to solve problems, prioritise workload and work on own initiative

Good organisational ability with a systematic and methodical approach

Personal Qualities

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to interact effectively with a wide range of pupils and staff

Excellent written skills and the ability to communicate effectively via email and in letter form.

Going without saying, have a real passion for reading and spreading the love of this activity.

Be proactive and self-motivated with ability to work on your own initiative.

Punctual and reliable with a professional and smart appearance and flexibility to working pattern and duties

Ability to remain calm under pressure

High standards of personal integrity and honesty

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,156.00-20,584.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bath BA2 6HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025