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Librarian Library - Term Time

Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4058-218S
  • Posted:19/01/2017
  • Pay:VIAT
  • Start Date:Apr 2017
  • App Close Date:10/02/2017 at 09:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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Required for April 2017, the Trust wishes to appoint a Librarian to manage the effective use and development of the Library and Reading Room in a way that enhances the learning opportunities for all students.

Duties to:

  • Ensure the Library and reading Room meets the needs of students as Centres of research and independent learning as well as reading for pleasure.
  • Encourage the use of and raise awareness of the Library and Reading Room so that students and staff make best use of the facilities.
  • Monitor the use of all resources and organize suitable stock control and maintenance systems.
  • Support the school's specialism by suggesting and taking part in activities that encourage reading and research.
  • Supervise Sixth Form students during private study sessions throughout the school day.

This is a term-time only position (37 hours per week).  Hours of work are 8.00am-16.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 15.30pm on Friday with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

Information about the school

Invicta Grammar School is a popular and high-achieving selective secondary school for girls, which welcomes boys into the Sixth Form. With over 1600 students on roll, including nearly 400 in the Sixth Form, the school is widely recognised as a beacon of excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.

The school has an innovative curriculum, which emphasises the development of the ‘whole’ student and which inspires, challenges and prepares students for life. There are many personal development opportunities and there is particular passion for the Arts, Music and Sport.

The team at Invicta are specialists in their subjects and keen to collaborate with colleagues across the school and, more widely, the Trust (VIAT).

Invicta is proud to have achieved the International School Award and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 678584

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.