School Librarian

**School Librarian, Term Time, Renfrewshire, Temporary until 30 June 2024, Grade 6: £22,063.10- £23,327.13 p.a.**

Please see Job Outline and Person Specification in the attached document above.

Hours per week: 31.5 hours. Monday
- Thursday 8:30am - 4pm and Friday 8:30am -12 noon.

Hourly rate equates to: £15.36- £16.24 (full time equivalent: £28,031.72)

This post is Term Time temporary until 30 June 2024.

You will be responsible for the effective administration, management and organisation of two school libraries; Gryffe High School Library and Linwood High School Library.

Duties of the post include: to select relevant books and other learning resources to support the curriculum and the whole school community; to provide assistance and support to pupils and staff using the library; to encourage effective use of ICT and online resources; and to provide opportunities, activities and events to develop and enhance learning and literacy.

You must have a degree or postgraduate diploma in library and information studies or equivalent professional library qualification; have excellent ICT skills; and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment. You must also have the ability to work under your own initiative with minimum supervision, and good communication skills.

Experience of working in a library, and experience of working with children and young people is desirable, as is a knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and of children’s literature.

Closing date: 23 November 2023.

Interview Date: 29 November 2023.

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