Librarian

**Salary**:
Grade 6

**Job type**:
Part Time, Permanent

6 January 2025

**Job overview**:
**Librarian**

**Part time - 7 Hours per week - term time only**

**Actual Salary: Grade 6 £4,432 - £4,823 per annum**

You will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand new school opening in January 2026. You will also be joining the school as we celebrate two years of successful and positive Progress 8 scores and will join a staff body who support the school motto “We are all made for greatness.”

Applicants should have an interest and knowledge of children’s literature to support in embedding and developing a whole school reading for pleasure culture, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT skills, and a keen eye for organisation and detail.

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:
“_Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”_

**We are looking for someone who**:
Has had experience in working with children

Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos of the school

Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.

**Cardinal Newman School can offer**:
A well-motivated body of students.

A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.

Training for your role as appropriate to your needs and career aspirations including potential to pursue teacher training at a later date if required.

A friendly, supportive and positive team to work in

A vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, which broaden the experience of our students.

A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.

National College membership

Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.

Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.

Staff Benefits -including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382 Fax: 024 76335626

**About**Cardinal Newman Catholic School**:
**Cardinal Newman Catholic School**
- Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV6 2FR
- United Kingdom

+44 2476 332 382

**LEADERSHIP TEAM AND GOVERNORS**

HEADTEACHER
- Ms O'Connor

DEPUTY HEADTEACHERS:

- Mr Lowe
- Mr McDonnell

SENIOR ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
- Ms Goodwin

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHERS
- Mrs Scanlon
- Mrs Perkins
- Mrs Chester
- Mr Franzoni
- Ms Nadiello

BUSINESS MANAGER
- Mrs Heffernan

SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
- Mrs Haddock

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
- Mrs Boland

**Our Mission**:

- Knowledge through the light of faith

**Our Core Values**:

- Living our faith
- Respect for self and others
- Dynamic, creative and innovative teaching
- An exciting, challenging curriculum
- Achieving the potential of every individual
- Positive attitudes and a ‘can do’ culture

**Our Facilities**:
Cardinal Newman School was opened in 1969 as a purpose-built comprehensive school for boys and girls aged 11-18. It occupies an attractive site on the north-west outskirts of Coventry. Over the years we have built up an impressive range of facilities to give our students a wide range of experiences and opportunities.

**The school is made up of fourteen single or two storey buildings which provide**:

- A chapel for liturgical celebrations and individual use.
- A refurbished library providing books and multimedia support for computer aided learning.
- Eight refurbished Science laboratories.
- A refurbished Design & Technology area.
- A Student Support Centre.
- An extensive fully networked computer system including five computer suites and departmental based computers.
- A refurbished Post 16 Centre with Lecture Theatre.
- A Music area with rehearsal rooms.
- A large Theatre for Drama and Dance and 2 Drama studios.
- Extensive sporting facilities.
- A Chaplaincy Centre.
- Two cafeteria style dining areas.

**ACADEMIC ORGANISATION**

Our curriculum caters for students of all abilities at Key stages 3, 4 and 5. We take time to ensure that all of ou