Librarian (with Literacy Intervention Support)

Qualifications

• Good general education/GCSE Maths and English or equivalent, or proven competence.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to train).
• CILIP Librarian qualification (or commitment to relevant training/CPD).
• Professional knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Excellent working knowledge and practice in Microsoft Office packages.
• Good organisational skills, able to co‑ordinate a variety of tasks/communications/meetings and organise own workload.
• Ability to work under pressure, remaining calm and flexible.
• The ability to build good professional relationships with parents/carers, students, staff and members of the public.
• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Experience of using Library administration packages.

Traits & Competencies

• Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection practice and procedure.
• Able to carry out routine tasks without close supervision.
• Passion for reading and literacy.
• Able to identify, prioritise and deal with issues as they occur.
• A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• A confident communicator.
• Well presented.
• Genuine enthusiasm and the ability to work well within a wider staff team.

Candidate Profile

• Willing to work outside of normal hours if required.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and team spirited.

Benefits

• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
• Access to a property at below market rent situated a short distance from our school (subject to availability/waiting list).
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the best staff.
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, fitness suite and swimming pool (timetable in place).
• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site.
• Health and wellbeing support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); free, confidential counselling services and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day.
• Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• An iPad to use in school and at home, to enable seamless remote working, using cloud-based technology.
• Outstanding, tailored CPD.
• Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme).
• Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.

Commitment to safeguarding: Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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