Learning Resources Librarian

Learning Resources Librarian £31,821 – £38,560 per annum (pro rata) Permanent (JobShare) Part Time (18 hours) Wandsworth, London Are you an experienced Librarian with an interest in children’s literature and would like to be part of a team that enhances education in schools? Join our busy Learning Resources Service (LRS) – a school library serviceThe service supports the teaching of pupils by providing an array of resources from story props to guided reading material to primary schools that subscribe to the service. As a Learning Resources Librarian, you will work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and an 18-hour job share. Your core working hours are likely to be between 09:00-16:00, spread over three days per week with some flexibility. About the role Reporting to the Senior Learning Resources Librarian, you will be responsible and contribute to a range of tasks within the library including general issue, returns, shelving of library resources and keeping the library stock in good order. You will be involved in the full range of activities in the library, including assisting with the day to day operation of the LRS; contributing to the effective delivery of the resources to schools compiled according to the National Curriculum; and teachers’ requests. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Experience of working in libraries or with collections of written material. Knowledge of the National Curriculum. Good IT skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Formal qualifications are not essential, however a relevant qualification would be advantageous as would an interest in children’s literature. If you meet the above criteria and would like to join a busy school library service to support pupils by providing resources they need to enhance their learning in the classroom, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Angela Blake, LRS Operations Manager on 020 8871 8784 or email Angela.Blakerichmondandwandsworth.gov.uk Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025. Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 28th January 2025. Interview Date: Thursday 13th February 2025. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025