At St Thomas More Catholic High School, we have a new position for a part time Assistant Librarian to work in conjunction with our School Librarian in providing library services to our students and staff. The role will be up to two days per week, term time only.
Job overview
To assist in the day to day running of the school library. To help and guide students actively during and beyond class time in developing reading for pleasure by selecting books (both fiction and non-fiction) which will engage and extend their interests.
Job requirements
Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English
Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis
Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills
A good level of verbal and written communication standards
Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines
Why join us?
As our Assistant Librarian you will work as part of an experienced and enthusiastic wider team to foster a love of reading and support learning across a range of subjects and Key stages.
You will ensure a purposeful working atmosphere in the School Library both during and beyond the School day and support the efficient administration of Library routines.
You will have access to high quality training and professional development and will be encouraged to work collaboratively with our wider staff.
St Thomas More Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process and inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.