At Claires Court, we are seeking a Head Librarian across our School.
This is a term-time role for 35 hours per week from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Head Librarian
Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
The Role:
As Head Librarian the focus of your role will be to continuously develop, and align, the library team and library facilities and resources across all divisions at Claires Court, from Junior through to Sixth Form. A primary focus for this role is to foster a love of learning and literacy in students, in partnerships with the English Department.
Key responsibilities include:
The Head Librarian has an essential and unique specialist role to play in supporting pupils’ learning and their development into effective, independent learners and readers.
Our ideal candidate will be:
Benefits:
As well as the opportunity to join a supportive and positive working environment, we can also offer you:
The Library:
The Library is a central resource for information in our School, not just because of the range and quantity of books, but because our knowledgeable and experienced librarians play a key part in developing cross-curricular learning skills.
The Library team is responsible for the acquisition, organisation, dissemination and exploitation of resources appropriate to the learning needs of the full age and ability range within the school. The Library makes a significant impact on teaching and learning in numerous ways.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Pre-Employment Checks
In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (#####) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).
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