Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Head Librarian

SO1 (SCP 23-25) £33,366 - £35,235

Actual Salary: £24,993 - £26,353

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week

The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Head Librarian. This role is crucial to our work as an Academy. The successful applicant will be expected to manage and develop the library, providing a suitable environment for structured and independent learning for both staff and students within the academy, and to maintain a stock of learning resources that reflect current curriculum needs.

The ideal applicant will have:

· Grade C/4 and above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

· Qualification or experience in librarianship at a professional level.

· Passionate about working with young people to improve literacy and develop wider learning skills.

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership to a local government pension scheme.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

About us:

The Ruth Gorse Academy strives to provide inspirational education for all students irrespective of their background or experience. Through exposure to outstanding teaching, the expectation of impeccable behaviour, and a consistent focus on building resilience; we aim to prepare all students with the skills and characteristics required to thrive personally, professionally and within society. This was recognised by Ofsted who graded the academy as Outstanding in October 2023.

If you would like to know more about our The Ruth Gorse Academy, please visit our website at https://www.ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/

How to Apply:

If you're as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on .

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Rolling Advert

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.

Interviews will take place: To be confirmed

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Head Librarian. This role is crucial to our work as an Academy. The successful applicant will be expected to manage and develop the library, providing a suitable environment for structured and independent learning for both staff and students within the academy, and to maintain a stock of learning resources that reflect current curriculum needs.

The ideal applicant will have:

· Grade C/4 and above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

· Qualification or experience in librarianship at a professional level.

· Passionate about working with young people to improve literacy and develop wider learning skills.

The Ruth Gorse Academy strives to provide inspirational education for all students irrespective of their background or experience. Through exposure to outstanding teaching, the expectation of impeccable behaviour, and a consistent focus on building resilience; we aim to prepare all students with the skills and characteristics required to thrive personally, professionally and within society. This was recognised by Ofsted who graded the academy as Outstanding in October 2023.

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership to a local government pension scheme.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.