Head Librarian

We are seeking a Head Librarian across our School. As Head Librarian the focus of your role will be to continuously develop, and align, the library team and library facilities and resources across all divisions at Claires Court, from Junior through to Sixth Form. A primary focus for this role is to foster a love of learning and literacy in students, in partnerships with the English Department. This is a term time role for 35 hours per week from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Co-creating a strategic vision for library services across all divisions
• Development of librarians and library assistants across all divisions
• Enhancement of library facilities and resources (Physical and Digital)
• Financial management of the Library budget across all divisions
• Partnering with the English Department across Sixth Form, Seniors and Juniors
• Library Management: organisation and management of library spaces and resources
• Information Skills and User Education: teaching of lessons and activities relating to literacy and information and research skills to ensure all pupils and staff use library resources confidently and effectively
• Reading Promotion: development, planning and management of reading promotions to encourage reading for pleasure

   

  The Head Librarian has an essential and unique specialist role to play in supporting pupils’ learning and their development into effective, independent learners and readers.

  Our ideal candidate will be:

  • Professionally qualified with experience as a Librarian with a desire to apply this knowledge and skill within a school environment. Educated to a good standard with good English grades.
  • An inspirational influencer, a team builder, a partner, a coach and a manager of this essential resource for Claires Court School.
  •  Able to encourage a love for reading to our pupils and relate well to children of all ages.
  • Have the necessary interpersonal skills to support pupils and collaborate with colleagues.
  • Highly organised with good IT skills. Familiar with a Library Management System (LMS) and library classification and organisation schemes.
  • An enthusiastic team player, with the ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
  •  Engaged with the School's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively.

     

    We offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development. We recognise that sustainable work needs a balance between high standards; opportunities to learn and experiment; and enjoyment and fulfilment within one’s role.

    APPLICATION

    To apply, please download an application form from our website. Completed application forms may be emailed to recruitment@clairescourt.com (no agencies, please). Alternatively please post completed forms to the following address:-

    HR Department

    Claires Court Schools Ltd

    1 College Avenue

    MAIDENHEAD

    SL6 6AW

    Applications must be received by 8 am on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Please apply early as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date.

    NB: CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form, but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.