KS3 Librarian Job Description - Barking Abbey School

BARKING ABBEY SCHOOLA Specialist Sports CollegeJOB DESCRIPTIONOctober 20131. INTRODUCTION1.1 NAME OF POST HOLDER:1.2 POST TITLE: KS3 Librarian1.3 GRADE: 41.3 POST PURPOSE To assist in the provision of a library service to staff andstudents.2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo manage and develop an important, stimulating and creative learningenvironment used by the whole school community.To provide a stimulating and welcoming independent learning and readingenvironment for staff and students.To provide an environment suitable for group and independent research.To help develop independent learners and readers for life.To make reading relevant and enjoyable for students and staff.To motivate both the convinced and the unconvinced to read.To encourage readers to be creative and innovative.To help develop students’ information literacy.To run induction sessions concentrated on improving and widening students’research skills, including a focus on the resources available on Moodle VLE.

- 3 -2.3 GENERALTo keep records.To photocopy.To file.To compile resource material.To help maintain a clean and safe working environment.3. This post contributes towards the School Mission statement and Five-Year vision byi. contributing to the development of a learning and social environment which isconducive to the highest standards of teaching and learning;ii.iii.iv.contributing to the raising of student achievement through the establishing of highexpectations;contributing to the provision of a safe and friendly environment for staff, students,parents, governors and the wider community;.participating in open debate of school issues and gaining a sense of partnership andcommitment in the promotion and delivery of the school’s ethos;.v. valuing the cultural background of all students and parents.The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required tocarry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Head Teacher within thegrading level of the post and the competence of the post holder. This job description issubject to regular review and amendment, which can be initiated by either party and whichwill, in any case, take place on at least an annual basis.Signed…………………………………….LibrarianDate:Signed……………………………………Line ManagerDate:Signed……………………………………….Head teacherDate:

- 4 -Person SpecificationKS3 LibrarianAn understanding of personnel proceduresand the value of libraries within the schoolenvironment.Good financial skills in order to create andmaintain spread sheets.Excellent computer literacy, including goodknowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,Email, Internet and Databases.The ability to communicate effectively atall levels, both verbally and in writing.Good interpersonal and organisationalskills.Ability to provide mentoring to studentsand develop their information literacy.Ability to work under pressure and to meetdeadlines.Understanding the need to use discretionand respect confidentiality.Possess a sense of humour, sensitivity,tact and diplomacy.Ability to adapt and respond to a variety ofsituations.Ability to learn quickly.Ability to provide attention to detail.Ability to use own initiative and work aspart of a team or independently withoutconstant supervision.Ability to provide comprehensive reports.Knowledge of routine office proceduresand systems.Knowledge in the use of office machinery.Working or willingness to work towards aqualification in librarianship.Experience of working within a schoolenvironment.Willingness to attend evening meetings asand when the need arises.EssentialXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXDesirableXXX