School Learning and Rescource Centre Coordinator - Term Time

We need an enthusiastic and passionate School Learning and Resource Centre Coordinator to foster a love for reading and support literacy initiatives across Folkestone Academy. You will actively participate in the Turner Reading Projects and initiatives to encourage Reading for Pleasure. You will manage the dady to day operations of the schools Learning and Resource Centre ensuring it is an engaging and accessible space for pupils and staff. The promotion of reading at secondary level is an exciting project and will provide a good opportunity to be part of something that is innovative and rewarding. Previous experience is preferable but not essential.
The successful candidate will:-
+ Contribute towards the Academy's and Trust's vision and ethos
+ Enjoy completing their work in a professional and positive manner, relish solving problems and take pride in helping people
+ Have a genuine passion and belief in the reading potential of every student
+ Work with groups of students to support reading through interventions
+ Value the importance of student choice in relation to their reading
+ Have a commitment to promoting reading to all students

+ Have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
+ Demonstrate honesty and integrity
+ Be highly motivated and have a flexible approach towards work and working hours
+ Have knowledge of and experience of how Learning and Resource Centres work: their system, their organisation and the vital role they play in secondary schools is desirable.
+ Have a knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System desirable but training will be given
+ GCSE English and Maths - Essential. A Level- Desirable.

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.
We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.
We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.
Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission 'sea-change'.
Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
+ Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
+ Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
+ Regular wellbeing and social activities
+ Counselling and mental wellbeing support
+ Access to Mental Health First Aiders
+ Electric car scheme
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences
+ Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
+ Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com
Term Time only + 2 additional weeks to include INSET days
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.