The Stockwood Park Academy are looking for a hands‑on, proactive and inspirational individual to join us as a Literacy Champion and Library Leader. Our Learning Resources Centre (Library) is home to all our information sources which we encourage students to access via both traditional and modern methods. We are looking for someone committed to promoting the active use of the Learning Resource Centre for all groups of students as a key curriculum resource and someone who will develop and teach library skills to our youngest members of the student body. In addition, you will lead as a Key Stage 3 Literacy Champion, planning and delivering reading programmes and supporting the English Faculty in delivering Sparx Reader, which will advance our learners' skills and increase their appetite and pleasure for literature.
Responsibilities
* Operational lead and involvement in the production of the Learning Resource Centre Development Plan (annual)
* Plan and implement regular and relevant reading interventions
* Monitor and evaluate the impact of reading interventions
* Delivery of the new Year 7 induction programme including elements of library skills and library software usage
* Undertake sessions for students and staff on information retrieval skills and agreed literacy programmes
* Assist and guide students engaged in research
* Support safeguarding activities in accordance with the Department for Education guidance on ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
* Be highly organised
* Work well under pressure
* Understand the importance of literacy in breaking the cycle of underachievement
* Possess a degree in librarianship or information management recognisable by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) – desirable
* Willingness to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
* Commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding the welfare of children, sharing the Academy’s commitment to protect children from maltreatment, etc.
* Equality and diversity: We are an equal opportunities employer.
Salary: AS 21-25 FTE £33,452-£36,672 pro rata £30,518-£33,456
Job Role: Permanent, Term‑time + 2 weeks (41 weeks) – Monday to Thursday 8:00‑16:00, Friday 15:30‑? (approx.)
The Stockwood Park Academy has state‑of‑the‑art facilities, fit for all teaching needs. Our facilities include sporting and performance equipment which the whole school body can enjoy. We value our staff and provide CPD, mentoring, and career development opportunities. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
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