Librarian (with Literacy Intervention Support)

Education

and qualifications

Good

general education/GCSE Maths and English or equivalent, or proven competence.

First

Aid qualification (or willingness to train)

CILIP

Librarian qualification (or commitment to relevant training/CPD)

Professional knowledge and experience

Demonstrate

an understanding of the need to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality

Excellent

working knowledge and practice in Microsoft Office packages

Good

organisational skills, able to co-ordinate a variety of

tasks/communications/meetings and organise own workload

Ability

to work under pressure, remaining calm and flexible

The

ability to build good professional relationships with parents/carers,

students, staff and members of the public

Experience

of working in a school environment

Experience

of using Library administration packages

Traits and competencies

Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding

and Child Protection practice and procedure

Able

to carry out routine tasks without close supervision

Passion

for reading and literacy

Able

to identify, prioritise and deal with issues as they occur

A ‘self-starter’

with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

A confident

communicator

Well presented

Genuine

enthusiasm and the ability to work well within a wider staff team

Someone who is:

Willing to work outside of normal

hours if required Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited