Library assistant

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom The Grammar School at Leeds Full time
  • Contract: Permanent, term-time only plus five days
  • Hours: Post 1: 35 hours/week, post 2: 17.5 hours/week
  • Salary: GSAL point 13, £23,529 FTE. Actual salary payable:
    • 35 hours per week plus five days, £19,320.93
    • 17.5 hours per week plus five days, £9,660.46

Are you passionate about books, education, and fostering a love for learning? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our Library and Information Services team We have two roles available, a full-time position at 35 hours per week, and a second part-time position at 17.5 hours per week. In your application, please state which hours would you like to be considered for.

As a library assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our senior school library while also providing valuable assistance to our primary school libraries. You'll staff the library counter, manage book returns and issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our Library Management System across all three libraries. Your organisational skills will help maintain orderly shelves, prepare new stock, and create attractive displays that showcase our diverse range of books and periodicals.

You'll also monitor and replenish student stationery supplies, check in new periodicals, and assist with stock checks, cataloguing, and maintaining accurate records of library users. Your attention to detail will keep our library resources reliable and up-to-date. By providing excellent support to all library users, you'll foster a friendly and productive atmosphere, making our libraries a cherished part of the school community

Why GSAL? 

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL Senior School has twice been named North Independent School of the Year, and North Independent School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instil values of responsibility, respect and resilience in all of our pupils.   

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:    

  • Significant discount on school fees 
  • 25 days annual leave per year plus eight statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
  • School closure days in the Christmas holidays in addition to annual leave entitlement
  • Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave
  • Childcare provided for staff’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)
  • Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
  • Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year
  • Staff lunches: three courses for £1 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate machines 
  • Access to our 24/7 GP provider, Health hero
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions
  • Staff discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras
  • Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100 acre site
  • Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
  • Free car parking available on site
  • Use of the school’s extensive library facility
  • Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it
  • Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events 

How to Apply:   

Please then complete the online GSAL application form found on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any inquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact   

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the candidate pack attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.   

  

The closing date for applications is: 08.00, Wednesday 26 June 2024

Interview date: Friday 5 July 2024

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