Librarian

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking School Librarian to join our team as soon as possible

To work 5 days per week, from 8.30am-3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week.

This is a Grade C role, LGA Scale 5 £24,948-£26,845 per annum pro rata.

Actual pro rata salary £18,795 per annum (term time only, paid for 44.6 weeks per year).

We would like a Librarian, who is passionate about reading and literacy. The successful candidate will work with senior staff and another Librarian to create an exciting environment that promotes reading and literacy for students, staff and visitors. Ideally candidates will have experience in this field, but this is not essential as training can be provided if required.

The successful candidate will

• have a passion for working with young people;
• share a love of books and reading;
• be committed to making a difference to our students by helping to raise literacy levels;
• have the vision to make the Library an exciting and stimulating learning space;
• have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Patcham High School is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school of 1100 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27. The school is rapidly improving, at an exciting stage of change and development.

To apply please download and complete our application form (CVs alone are not acceptable) https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/schoolinformation/vacancies/

and email to Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk. If you have any questions please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.