Library Assistant

1 week ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham High School Full time

Nottingham High School has an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to join us as soon as possible working in the Senior and Junior School Libraries.

If you would like to join our support staff at the Senior School and Junior School library to see what life is like working in a top school, then we would love to hear from you.

Nottingham High School is rich in tradition and has been educating children for more than 500 years.

Most important, it is a community and the people who work here believe that they can make a difference to our teaching staff and also the young children they support and assist.

The salary for this position is £11.40 plus competitive employee benefits.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 9 June 2023.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Purpose

  • Assisting in Library administration and keeping the libraries tidy. This includes answering enquiries, issuing and returning, shelving books accurately and general management of the library areas.
  • Good organisational skills and confidence in using computers, working knowledge of basic Office programmes and a willingness to learn and develop skills are essential.
  • Providing support and encouragement to Junior School pupils in their choice of books and ensuring the Junior Library is kept calm, happy, tidy and well organised.
  • Supporting the Senior Librarian at the Senior School and the Reading Champions at the Junior School with the creation of display areas within the libraries.
  • Being an approachable and enthusiastic presence in the Senior School to encourage students and staff in their recreational reading whilst keeping up to date with new publishing.
  • Working under guidance of the Senior Librarian, to communicate with Academic Departments in respect of projects and initiatives to ensure the Library provides the right range of learning resources to encourage independent study as well as nonfiction reading to extended into post16 education.
  • Contribute to the Senior School's cocurricular programme by supporting book clubs, reading groups, quizzes and competitions to encourage reading and information engagement at every level and promote the service the library provides.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Personal Attributes

  • Organised and motivated
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
  • Systematic approach, attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy and varied workload
  • The ability to adapt communication style to a wide variety of audiences
  • High level of literacy
  • Approachable and friendly with good interpersonal skills
  • Able to work to tight deadlines when required

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
£11.40 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2023
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