Sandwell Academy

School Librarian

Salary: £26-28k

37.5 hours per week, not term time only

Required ASAP

Do you want to work in an Outstanding school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day?
Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice?
Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff?
Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments?
Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?

Sandwell Academy could be for you

Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed. We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.

We have been ranked Outstanding by Ofsted three times in a row; we are an Academy where the culture of celebrating success in all its forms is at the heart of what we do. Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this.

We are seeking someone passionate about reading and literacy to manage the day to day operation of the Academy Library. The successful candidate will work in a highly motivated and dedicated team which is committed to providing excellent learning opportunities for young people.

Duties include:
* To identify and order the Library resources in association with Heads of Subjects within the Academy.
* To provide support to students working on computers in the Library.
* To produce a Library guide and information leaflets to support staff and students using the Library.
* To support with reading initiatives in liaison with the English department

Salary & Benefits
* Salaries are competitive
* Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
* Staff enjoy working in state of the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
* Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
* A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education on
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Closing date: midday Friday 10th May 2024

Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy's application form will be considered.

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