About the role
Are you passionate about reading,
literacy and helping young people develop a lifelong love of books? John
Smeaton Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Librarian to
play a key role in supporting our students' learning and personal development
through the effective management of our academy library. Working closely with
students and staff, you will create a welcoming and inspiring environment that
promotes reading for pleasure, independent learning and academic success.
Potential applicants should have:
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English
and Mathematics.
- A passion
for reading, literacy and education, with a commitment to inspiring young
people to become confident readers.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive
relationships with students and colleagues.
- Good ICT
skills and the ability to support the effective management of library resources
and systems.
- Experience
of working with young people in an educational setting and supporting their
learning and development.
We can offer you the opportunity to work
in a supportive and ambitious academy environment where literacy is highly
valued, and where you can make a genuine difference to the educational
experiences and future success of our students.
Job tags
- Other Support
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
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