Please note : This post is offered on a three day per week job share basis, with working days to be agreed at interview
Grade: Grade 4, £26,646 - £28,213 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £9,944 - £10,529 per annum (0.37320 FTE)
About us and the role
We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Learning Resource Manager to lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of the school library at Avanti Fields.
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about reading, research skills and resource development to make a meaningful impact across the whole school.
The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting curriculum delivery, strengthening students' information literacy and promoting a strong culture of reading for pleasure.
Working collaboratively with subject leaders and teaching staff, you will ensure that high-quality, diverse and accessible resources are available to all learners, while creating a welcoming and inspiring library environment.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
What will you do?
* Lead and manage the school library and learning resources, ensuring they are well organised, inclusive, accessible and effectively promoted across the school.
* Select, acquire and maintain high-quality print and digital resources that support the national curriculum, equality and diversity, and wider reading for pleasure.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff and subject leaders to support curriculum planning, develop information literacy skills and advise on copyright compliance.
* Promote a strong reading culture by leading initiatives that inspire reading for pleasure and supporting independent learning.
* Manage the library budget, systems and environment, while supervising and training staff, volunteers and pupil librarians.
What are we looking for?
* Knowledge and understanding of library and information skills
* Knowledge of how ICT can be used to support reading development
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to adapt to very different audiences
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.