K Open Learning Centre Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure the Open Learning Centre is a calm place of study and a base for cover lessons.
• To promote the space to Upper School students for reading and independent study.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Managing the Open Learning Centre

• Implement and review the Open Learning Centre policy.
• Support the school’s values and ethos including support of detentions and homework catch-up (until 4 pm).
• Facilitate the effective use of the KOLC for cover lessons.
• Ensure the area is kept in a good and tidy order.
• Maintain library software and administration of student accounts; organise and scan student records.
• Work in partnership with IT Support to ensure equipment is working effectively and safely.

Supporting the Students

• Advise students on suitable texts according to reading age and interest.
• Supervise the space during students before and after school and during both lunchtimes.
• Coordinate the work of 6th Form Prefects, Library Prefects, Library Monitors and volunteers.
• Ensure a productive and calm working environment.
• Assist students in their use of the resources: research, library skills and categorisation.

Supporting the Curriculum

• Facilitate effective cover lessons and interventions.
• Develop awareness of any relevant learning platforms.
• Liaise with teachers regarding any resources utilised in the curriculum.
• Support the Literacy Coordinator in the promotion of reading and the library.

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