The role
Do you have a preference for children’s books or are you very interested in children’s literature?
Would you like to be part of a team that improves school education?
Are you organized and have an eye for detail?
If so, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Learning Resources Service is looking for a seasoned librarian to join our amazing team in Wandsworth, providing schools and teachers with the resources they need to provide the best possible education for children in the community!
This post is offered as Job Share (12 hours per week) and the main working hours are likely: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., two days a week with some flexibility. Since this is a job advertisement, there may be an opportunity to increase the number of hours worked to full time in the future.
About the service
The Learning Resources Service (LRS) is a busy school library service. The service supports the teaching of high school students by providing a range of resources from story props to guided reading materials to subscribing to elementary schools.
About the role
You will be involved in all activities in the library. Support in the daily operation of the LRS; Contribute to the effective delivery of resources to schools that have been compiled according to the national curriculum and requests from teachers.
You will report to the Senior Learning Resources Librarian on a daily basis, and you will be responsible for and contributing to a number of tasks within the library, including general issues, returns, keeping library resources, and maintaining a good inventory of the library.
About you
In addition to knowledge of the national curriculum, experience working in libraries or with collections of written material is required. Formal qualifications are not strictly required, although a relevant qualification would be as beneficial as an interest in children’s literature.
You should have good IT skills and excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The role requires initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Contact details
For an informal chat about the role, please email Angela Blake at angela.blake@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Services
We recognize the importance of a good work-life balance, so we do everything we can to enable flexible working, including working from home, condensed or part-time hours, duration only, job shares and other arrangements. Please let us know in your application or at any point throughout the process (and beyond) if you would like to consider these options.
We also offer a generous vacation allowance of 39 paid days (prorated) including public holidays and a variety of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits such as membership in the municipal pension scheme, childcare vouchers, a new technology program, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts on many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other facilities.
Indicative recruitment timeline
- Closing date: Sunday, March 7th, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
- Selection date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
- Interview date: Thursday, March 18, 2021. This includes a test conducted online through Microsoft Teams.
Useful information:
The deadline serves as a guideline. We reserve the right to close this position as soon as a sufficient number of applications have been received. We strongly recommend that you fill out your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please note that the announced dates for interviews may change due to the current situation in Covid-19. In this case we will inform you as soon as possible. Your health and well-being are our top priority. If you feel uncomfortable during the hiring process due to Covid-19, we would be very happy if you received an update from you as soon as possible.
Equality declaration
The Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to ensuring that our recruiting practices are as inclusive as possible for all. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We recognize that employees from all backgrounds can make important and positive contributions to the councils and improve the way we deliver services.
We are happy to be a disabled-friendly employer.
Important information
This post is exempt from the 1974 Offender Rehabilitation Act. Therefore, appointment to this position is made conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory response to a police record review via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer hiring decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
How do I apply?
For the interview to take into account your resume and justification must highlight You can find your knowledge, skills and experience in the attached job profile at the end of the advertisement.
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
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