King Solomon Academy
Librarian
Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: Ark Support Scale Band 5 (points 5 to 13) Full time equivalent (£27,687 - £31,344) actual salary (£27,288.55 - £30,892.92)
Working hours: Full Time, term time only, 8am - 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 11am on 10th October 2024
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is advised.
A unique opportunity to have a long term and dramatic impact on our pupils’ lives.
About the role:
We are looking for someone who believes in our school values - aiming high, working together, being kind and leading the way – and who is passionate about building a love of reading through leading the library space as well as working closely with pupils of all ages from 9-16.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and an infectious passion about reading and fostering a love of reading
- Experience of working in a library within an educational institution or similar, and undertaking leadership and management activities therein (desirable)
- Ability to run and devise systems
- Strong financial management skills for management of library budget
View the full job description and person specification here.
About our school:
King Solomon Academy has consistently been one of the highest performing non-selective schools in the country. We are rare in that it is a genuine all-through school. Our pupils join at 2,3 and 4 years old and stay with us until they are 18.
By joining our school, you play a part in showing what is possible when children’s education is seen as a long-term commitment. We are growing a team of exceptionally committed staff who value each and every year of a child’s education equally. If you too are motivated to redress educational disadvantage in the UK, King Solomon Academy is beginning to show what is possible and you could be part of the team defining the future of education in our country.
We aim to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to provide a rigorous education that prepares our pupils for success at university and beyond, irrespective of their starting point. Our teachers and leaders do whatever it takes to make this a reality
How to apply:
Please click the apply button below and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is advised.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange a visit, an informal chat or for any queries, please contact our HR Officer, Salma on ksa.hr@kingsolomonacademy.org or phone 0207 563 6900.
To see more information about our school and current vacancies, please visit http://kingsolomonacademy.org/current-vacancies.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.