Academy Librarian
£34,275 - £38,198 FTE (£29,166 - £32,505 pro rata)
Full-time, permanent
Hackney, London
"The best school I've ever worked at: the culture, the staff and students, the training, everything!" (Staff member)
"I was amazed at what a great atmosphere the school exuded, how well turned out the children were and how polite and bright they all seemed." (Visitor)
The Bridge Academy is a truly exceptional school. Our students' progress is excellent, and our superb professional development offer means that over the last few years, we have been national debating champions, enjoyed a host of sporting successes and won both the Incorporated Society of Musicians Gold Award and the Hackney Mayor's award for music.
Why choose us?
- Excellent student behaviour and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
- An achievement-oriented culture where students work hard and it is cool to be smart.
- A warm/strict approach, meaning that our high standards do not come at the expense of inclusion.
- The belief that teaching must be a sustainable profession: clear systems and structures, a sensible approach to feedback and no 'late-night culture'.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an Academy Librarian who is totally aligned with our values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness and completely committed to our mission: to ensure that every student will succeed at a good university or equivalent, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life. This is a term-time-only position, and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Academy's library.
- Promote the library's core services and create a whole-school environment which encourages reading for pleasure.
- Support the quality of teaching and learning across the Academy by ensuring the library supports the academic development of students through various avenues.
- Work with staff members to ensure the library provides appropriate resources to support independent learning and other research activities.
Our sponsors, UBS, provide significant support to the Academy, and we also work with a wide variety of community groups to ensure the best for all our students. Our award-winning building is outstanding and is based at our stunning canal-side location, a short walk from Haggerston Station and just over a mile from the heart of the City of London. If you are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this position, please read the information pack and complete the online application form on our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Please ensure that you read our school workforce privacy notice. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community to apply.
The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.