School Librarian

We are seeking an experienced Librarian to promote and develop the school library in order to provide an efficient resource service to students and staff. Our school library has recently benefited from significant funding, supporting the purchase of books, specialist furniture and the introduction of Accelerated Reader, and continues to receive significant yearly funding., With sole responsibility to manage the school library and library resources throughout the school you will work with students to enthuse and engage in their learning. Working alongside the English department, as a school, we are prioritising the development and building of a strong reading culture throughout and are keen that the successful applicant will take an active role in championing this. You will also play a key role in our reading interventions that support struggling readers. Additionally, we are interested in additional ways that the library can feature as part of 'learning beyond the classroom' curriculum through building links with local authors, booksellers, libraries and other organisations. Daily activities will involve organising, cataloguing and classifying library resources, both electronically and print-based. Full responsibilities are detailed in the Job Description attached.

• Be able to develop positive relationships with students
• Be organise and methodical and understand library cataloguing systems
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be a confident and clear communicator with students
• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
  
  Aureus School is a co-educational comprehensive school for 11 to 16 year olds that opened in Didcot in 2017. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education and centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed. As a purpose built school, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience.
Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  
  GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model