Librarian (Literacy Support Assistant)

Librarian (Literacy Support Assistant)

35 hours per week, term time plus two weeks (40 working weeks)

Salary £18,918 - £21,731 (Actual) £22,571 - £25,927 (FTE) (Grade 12)

Do you have a passion for books? An appreciation of reading, knowledge and learning?

Do you want to work with young people to guide their development towards a love of reading?

We want our library to be at the heart of school life at Haygrove and are looking for an inspiring individual to become our Librarian (Literacy Support Assistant). You will be responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective library service, working closely with the whole-school Literacy Lead, English and Learning Support departments to raise the profile of the library and ensure it contributes to the delivery of the curriculum, and fosters a love of reading in our students. You will support a variety of intervention strategies across KS3 to develop literacy and support student progress in reading.

About You

• An interest in and knowledge of literature
• A personal enthusiasm for books and reading
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• High levels of personal and professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Personal warmth, good rapport with students, colleagues and parents

If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Haygrove School and Quantock Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.

The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

For full details and an application form please visit: https://bit.ly/3r9YFKi

Closing date: noon on 26 August 2022

Interview date: TBC