School Librarian

**LIBRARIAN**
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Hours**: Working 4 days per week, term time only

8.30am to 4.30pm (days can be flexible)

**Location**: St Teresa’s School, Effingham

The Librarian is responsible for the management, development and promotion of the School
Library, reporting to the Deputy Head (Academic).

**Overall responsibilities**:

- To help pupils and staff locate the resources needed to assist learning and teaching.
- To manage the circulation system by loaning books, chasing overdue loans and charging fines for 'late returns’.
- To help in the day to day running of the Library by undertaking housekeeping tasks such as keeping it tidy, preparing books for cataloguing, book covering and book repairs.
- To encourage all pupils and staff to use the Library effectively and to actively promote the book stock.
- To help with notice board displays and to be pro-active when book related activity days are held in the Library.

**Training & Qualifications**:

- No experience of having worked in libraries before, although would be an advantage
- A basic knowledge of libraries and the way that books are arranged on the shelves would be useful.

**Basic Skills and Competencies**:

- A basic knowledge of literature and an interest in books and reading.
- To have an organised approach to work as the duties required are sometimes diverse.
- Competent in using the library management system.
- An understanding approach and a keen interest to help all Library users
- To support the School’s values of Faith, Character, Intellect, Compassion and

St Teresa's reserves the right to interview at any stage of the selection process.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/11/2023