School Librarian

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference TS/Barn/SLib_1719829824
Closing date July 31, 2024
Location North London, UK
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

School Librarian

  • 'Good' rated Secondary School
  • Barnet, North London
  • Full Time - Term Time only
  • £80 - £110 per day
  • Veritas education are working with a lovely secondary school located in the London Borough of Barnet who are seeking to appoint a School Librarian who will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the Library. The position is a full-time role on a long term basis, and would transform into a permanent role for the right candidate.

    The school provides a highly academic and dynamic environment in which students are valued as individuals and thrive to their full potential. The School caters for around 1000 pupils aged 11 - 18 and was judged to be "Good" in all categories by OFSTED in a recent inspection. The school provide a friendly and supportive working environment as a team to assist students to a high standard.

    The role:

  • Developing the school library and learning resources across the curriculum
  • Support students with locating books, resources, and specific material.
  • Support teachers with resources and the use of the library.
  • Manage behaviour of students accordingly within the library
  • Maintain and update library records accordingly via the library software
  • Create library displays and promote reading and study within the library.
  • Lead introductory sessions for students visiting the library so they understand library procedures.
  • Have high levels of organisation and attention to detail.
  • Requirements:

  • Experience of working in a school or public library as a librarian or similar.
  • A real passion for working within an education environment.
  • Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
  • A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Check) registered with the DBS Update Service / 2 satisfactory references.
  • If you are interested in the above role, please contact Tiv at Veritas Education on 02030266150 or alternatively apply with your CV, and we will be in touch.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'