Library Assistant - Full-time

Leigh Academy Rainham, Rainham

• Ref:MED105-1002-141S
• Posted:30/05/2023
• Pay:Actual salary £19,161 per annum (£22,864 fte)
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:19/06/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

The role of the Library Assistant is an important one, and Leigh Academy Rainham has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a motivated and inspiring individual to this position. The school library is a unique and specialist part of an academy as it fundamentally supports students’ learning and their development to be effective, independent learners and readers. The role of the Library Assistant at Leigh Academy Rainham will complement the hard work of our dedicated staff - both in teaching roles and support roles.  The position is ideal for an English Graduate as it will draw on your genuine passion for literature, or perhaps an experienced Learning Mentor of English HTLA who has experience working with secondary aged pupils and conducting literacy intervention as you will have a solid understanding of the impact that written resources can have on students' learning.  

For us, the Library Assistant will be:

• a partner with teaching staff in the education process
• an ‘expert’ in resource and information collation
• a leader and partner with teaching staff in the collaborative design and implementation of information literacy programmes throughout the school
• a leader in creating and developing a climate to promote and support reading for pleasure across the school
• an acknowledged partner with all departments to effectively support and resource each key stage
• a partner in out-of-hours learning and a promoter of extra-curricular opportunities
• Able to deliver high quality literacy intervention for pupils with need both within and outside lessons

Skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• Ideally, our successful candidate will be a graduate with an English-based degree
• Meticulous and precise in their work of ordering, recording and caring for resources
• Friendly and customer-oriented for the outward-facing parts of their job
• Passionate about reading and well-read and up-to-date both in digital and print publishing
• Adaptable and aware of current and emerging technologies
• Ideally would have prior knowledge or experience of delivering literacy intervention programmes

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This is a permanent opportunity working 37 hours per week, Term Time only with an actual salary of actual salary £19,161 per annum (£22,864 full time equivalent).

Information about the school

About Leigh Academy Rainham: In September 2021, we opened our doors to the 180 founding students of our co educational comprehensive school for 11-18 year olds. Already oversubscribed, our new school is firmly set to be a beacon of excellence for secondary education in Medway. The wellbeing and success of each individual child is at the heart of everything and we are driven by the belief that it is our role to ensure all pupils develop an appreciation of the limitless possibilities ahead of them. Every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. It is our ambition that in our highly inclusive setting, all our students will flourish, becoming inquiring, compassionate and culturally aware young adults. We will work together to embed the essential skills, knowledge and attributes needed to be highly successful in achieving their own personal goals, as caring members of our community and as leaders in tomorrow’s world.

Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in human-scale education, delivered through our college model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Working in a brand new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. We will be looking to recruit a staff body that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic and co-curricular offer from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to a role at the Academy. A sense of humour is also essential!

Vision and values: Our values ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve’ reflect our strong belief that there is no ceiling to what a student can achieve, regardless of their ability and personal circumstances and at Leigh Academy Rainham we see it is our collective duty to unlock potential, making dreams a reality. We believe in developing the whole child, embracing individuality and celebrating success in a multitude of ways. Students will be supported to excel in understanding and applying a knowledge and skills rich curriculum, gaining the necessary academic accomplishments and talents to embrace a variety of further educational and vocational opportunities. Every student is empowered to become a confident digital citizen through the use of their 1:1 device, equipping them with the skills to succeed in our diverse world where technology and research is rapidly advancing. The curriculum is also underpinned by the International Baccalaureate MYP programme, creating diversity of thought and an open-mindedness that will enable them to thrive moving forwards.

"At Leigh Academy Rainham we promote an ethos of uncompromising high aspirations and expectations for every young person in terms of both their academic success and personal growth as caring, respectful global citizens who act with purpose and integrity." - Principal Alex Willward

Job Contact Information

• Name:Olivia Couzins
• Address:To Be Confirmed, Rainham, Kent, Olivia Couzins
• Telephone: 01634 412240
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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• Library Assistant | Job Description | Leigh Academy Rainham