The job itself
Are you passionate about literacy, education, and making a difference in young lives? The East Riding Schools Library Service (SLS) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Librarian to lead and support our mission of enriching school libraries and promoting reading for pleasure across the region.
As the SLS Librarian, you will:
* Manage and support a small team, including a Driver Assistant, Library Assistant and a pool of casual staff.
* Liaise with teaching staff to ensure resources meet their requirements.
* Oversee the selection and renewal of high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources.
* Work directly with schools to assess their libraries and promote reading engagement.
* Stay informed on national literacy frameworks and adapt services accordingly.
* Collaborate with IT to maintain our digital presence and resource accessibility.
* Handle budget oversight, and together with senior managers, arrange contract renewals, and service-level agreements.
You need to be:
* An experienced professional in library or educational services with strong communication and organizational skills
* Forward thinking and willing to embrace change
* A team player with a proactive and flexible approach, able to use your initiative and prioritise workloads, sometimes under pressure.
* Able to cope with the physical demands of moving library stock and occasionally delivering it to schools.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines leadership, creativity and community impact and you will be leading a team that is passionate about literacy and learning and making a tangible impact on childrens reading journeys.
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