Permanent

School Librarian

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Westholme School

Job Description

School LibrarianPermanent 40 hours per week Term Time plus 2 weeks £24,000 actual gross salary Reports to Senior Deputy Head Start: As Soon As PossibleHelp pupils discover their next favourite book, build confidence in research and enjoy a welcoming place to learn. As our School Librarian, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the library and help make reading and independent learning part of everyday school life.This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys books, working with young people and connecting people with the right resources. You will work with teachers across the school to bring the library s books and digital resources into pupils learning.What you will make happenRun a welcoming library. Keep the library organised, inviting and accessible, with space for reading, research and independent study. Help pupils with differing learning or access needs use its resources confidently.Bring reading to life. Recommend books, create engaging displays and organise book clubs, competitions, author visits and reading activities that encourage pupils to explore new interests.Develop confident researchers. Guide pupils in finding, evaluating and using information from books, online databases and research platforms. Plan and deliver research and information-literacy sessions with teaching staff.Look after the collection. Catalogue and process materials; manage loans, returns, overdue reminders and user records; carry out stock checks; and identify ..... full job details .....