Librarian - Part-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-587S
• Posted:19/04/2024
• Pay:£13,204 prorata (£21,293 FTE)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/05/2024 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen to run the library at Cornwallis Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and development of this essential and popular school resource, for fostering a love of reading and literature throughout the school, for the supervision of students in the library and for supporting academic staff to facilitate students’ independent study, research and reading for pleasure. You will work closely with the Director of English to ensure that the space continues to flourish and becomes an embedded and integral part to the day-to- day lives of our students.

We are seeking a candidate that can work between the hours of 8.30am and 2pm Monday-Friday and on a term time only basis (38 weeks per year).

Basic duties will include:

• Logging book in/out
• Monitoring/organising/communicating to parents/staff about overdue books
• Supporting students when choosing books
• Monitoring students during free/study time
• General upkeep of the area
• Leading on library/reading initiatives
• Facilitating reading and 1-2-1 interventions as directed

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Future Schools Trust is able to offer sponsorship to successful teaching candidates

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

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• Candidate pack