The Stephen Perse Foundation Hiring for Library Assistant Job at Cambridge, East of England, England Full Time

Responsible to: The Sixth Form Librarian and Learning Resources Coordinator

Location: Sixth Form

Role Description
The Stephen Perse Foundation has a dedicated Sixth Form Library, offering both fiction and reference materials and providing a light and airy space for students to study. It is currently staffed three days a week by the Sixth Form Librarian. The Library Assistant role will work with students using the resources and supervise the study area in addition to supporting the broader work within and development of the Sixth Form Library.

The Library Assistant will be based in the Sixth Form Library and will also provide administrative support to the Head of Guidance as needed.

Main Responsibilities:

Day-to-day staffing of the Library

• Providing supervision of students in the library during library opening hours

• Supporting students in their use of the Library Management System

• Managing book loans and returns (including student bills for late or non-returned stock)

• Supporting the Librarian to maintain an up to date catalogue of resources

• Maintaining an attractive and welcoming space for students

Administrative support for the Head of Guidance

• Publicising relevant opportunities to students through Google Classroom

• Coordinating contact with and arrangements for speakers visiting Y10/11

• Other administrative support for the Guidance department

General Responsibilities

• Act as an excellent ambassador for the Foundation at all times.

• Build and maintain good working relationships with all Foundation colleagues.

• Assist as necessary in other Foundation areas at peak times.

• Work at all times towards the aims and goals of the Foundation and any individual objectives and targets you may have agreed.

• Proactively identify areas for improvements within the Foundation.

• Actively promote the Foundation’s Equal Opportunities Policy, encouraging staff awareness and participation in all areas.

• Act in accordance with the Data Protection principles at all times.

• Adhere at all times to Foundation operational and employment policies and procedures.

• Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).

• Cooperate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

• Follow the training you have received when using any work items the Foundation has provided.

• Adhere to the Foundation’s Privacy Notice and ensure private and confidential data is kept secure and disposed of in the appropriate manner.

Safeguarding and welfare of children

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Foundation’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the role-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Person or the Foundation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

All employees of the Foundation adhere to the Safer Working Practices guidance and all teaching staff are required to adhere to the Teaching Standards which can be found on the government website.

Hours of work

22.5 hours per week, 8:00am – 5:30pm Mondays and Tuesdays, plus a half-day on Wednesday/Thursday or Friday, either morning or afternoon (depending on the successful candidate’s preference) term-time only.

Salary

£10,941 (£22,489 FTE)

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: £10,941.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/12/2022