The School Librarian will be responsible for the management of the library and will promote and encourage a culture of reading across the school community that celebrates and promotes the power and joy of reading,Package DescriptionBeing an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.Main ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include: Supervise students in the library and support the use of resources and facilities in an appropriate manner. Promote the use of the library and library resources across the school community to students, staff and parents. Recommend appropriate reading materials to students to encourage reading motivation, reading for pleasure and reading progress. Design and lead on reading initiatives to encouraging reading throughout the school. These should include (but are not limited to): arranging visiting authors; organising reading competitions; celebrating key reading and noteworthy events; running clubs; organising trips; coordinating fundraising events and collaborating with other schools.Support lessons in the library to ensure that the students make best use of the facilities and resources. Monitor and review library stock by researching and keeping abreast of the most recent writing, reading and research on Young Adult fiction and appropriate subject specific non fiction.Purchase library stock to ensure that the library contains a dynamic collection of imaginative fiction and non fiction material to meet the needs of a diverse community.Issue library books in line with library policy, chase late returns and contact parents/carers to support the return of missing books. Support the delivery of the accelerated reader programme, tracking and using data from the scheme to ensure effective stocking and organisation of the library, offering suggestions to reluctant readers, and facilitating effective book loans. The Ideal CandidateEssential qualities include:Interaction with young people Using or managing library facilities Knowledge of literature and reading Good communication skills Good computer skills Ability to work to deadlines Ability to take the initiative Be efficient and well organised Flexible Confidence in interacting actively with students and staff About the school/organisationNorthgate High School is an 11-18 school situated on the edge of Ipswich. Our school is an impressive site, with purpose-built centres maintained and equipped to the highest standards, including recent investment in technology.We embrace three core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork. These values are fundamental to the calm and positive learning environment that we strive to achieve at all levels across the school.Following Ofsted's December 2024 inspection, we are a school with students who exhibit outstanding behaviour and attitudes. Inspectors noted that our school is calm and orderly, and that student behaviour is exemplary. They also noted that staff enjoy the sense of community that they feel in our school, with their wellbeing supported by leaders. The relationships between staff and students are very strong, with students demonstrating positive behaviour for learning in lessons.The ethos at Northgate is underpinned by our genuine desire to support the wellbeing of every student and staff member ensuring that they can realise their full potential. We value our staff highly and, if you join us, you will be working in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing, offers a first class professional development programme carefully linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Objectives. This means that our CPD programme strengthens the link between personal autonomy and our aims as a school. We maintain positive links with other local schools and universities.Along with the extensive CPD programme we offer a competitive pension scheme and benefit package which is available to all staff.