Library Resource Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Kendrick School Part time

Part time role to support an existing job share arrangement (alternate weeks - 8am to 12.30pm; 12.30pm to 5pm) • 22½ hours per week term time plus one week during the summer holidays and INSET days as and when required

Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in the centre of Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its last OFSTED inspection (November 2022), Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. 

Required for September/October 2024, an enthusiastic and well-organised Library Resource Coordinator. Experience is not essential however, you must be motivated, creative, and passionate about students’ learning, books and reading. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, but also part of a team, and be proactive and resourceful.

The role involves working with the current postholder to manage, develop and promote the Library, ensuring that all students and staff have access to a wide range of reading matter, reference materials, research tools and information services. You would be responsible for supervising students and supporting them with their independent learning as well as organising and maintaining the school archives for school events and the Alumnae and creating and refreshing display boards in the Library and around the school.

Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community.

We can offer you:

Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.A student body that is motivated and engaged.Training and development.Local Government Pension Scheme membership.Free onsite parking.Access to our swimming pool and other fitness/wellbeing initiatives.Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.Term time only contract.

 The recent Ofsted report, November 2022 stated: “The Kendrick Pledge emphasises friendship, kindness, respect, equality, tolerance and justice, and these values underpin all that the school achieves. Pupils flourish in this exceptionally caring and inclusive learning environment. Secure, trusting relationships between staff and pupils ensure pupils feel very well supported and safe here. In turn, pupils’ excellent behaviour and impeccable manners make Kendrick a very special place to be”.

An application form and a job description can be downloaded from the school website or obtained by contacting Mrs Amanda Emberson-Powney at the school.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23 September 2024

We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available.

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application. 

Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer.


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