About Us
We encourage our students to be critical thinkers and promote these skills throughout the curriculum. A student at Harris Boys' Academy will learn how to engage critically with foreign affairs, religion and society, issues of citizenship and the media, so they acquire the skills, and recognise the value of, thinking for yourself and thinking in a well-reasoned manner.
We are very lucky to have an amazing staff team who work together, and a body of professionals who are striving to be the very best they can be. Our staff are on board, want to change futures and want to be better at what they do. This is shown through our outcomes and if you speak to the boys and the parents of this school community.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with and ordering from book representatives, wholesalers, internet and any other cost-effective source
- Liaising with teaching staff over acquisition and management of stock to support the curriculum
- Evaluating books for age, content and condition and supporting the school's Literacy schemes
- Managing class sets and providing materials for DEAR Time reading sessions
- With appropriate manager, writing, evaluating and monitoring the LRC action plan
- Implementing annual action plan review, identifying needs and resources
- Reviewing and updating LRC policy annually
- Creating an inclusive environment and opening the library to students at break time, lunch time and after school
- Working closely with SENCO to accommodate SEN students in the library both during breaks and lesson times as required
- Leading and managing student induction days
- Planning and teaching library lessons as required
- Researching and providing resources for Curriculum use/lessons based in library
- Researching and producing displays and competitions
- Organise author visits and other library events
- Overseeing the use of LRC ICT equipment
- Overseeing the Library Homework Club
- Leading and managing the after-school Book Club
- Training and managing student librarians
- Stock take of catalogue annually
- Conducting yearly surveys/feedback on what students think of the library
- Producing termly newsletters and updates to staff and students
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of working in a school library
- In-depth knowledge of children's and YA literature
- Evidence of relevant qualifications & further training
- Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Experience of working on one's own initiative and to work within a team
- Experience of working flexibly in response to changing situations
- Sound knowledge of Management Information Systems
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.