The Hayesbrook School are seeking a Learning Resource Centre Manager to:

• Manage, develop and promote the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) to ensure it is an integral and effective part of the school learning environment, meeting the needs and ethos of the school
• Develop the facility as a high impact, exciting curriculum resource
• Take responsibility for the management of internal fitting and stock in the LRC, ensuring the purchase and organisation of resources is appropriate to the learning needs of staff and students
• Work with the teaching staff to promote access to information resources (including those online)
• Support students to develop the reading age as well as independent learning and research skills
• Contribute to curriculum development including sourcing resources and materials

The role is 37 hours per week, to include after school provision, term time only plus 5 inset days. The working pattern is currently 8.30am to 4.30pm (4.00pm on Fridays) with a 30 minute lunch break however, there is some flexibility to the start and finish times. Part-time and flexible working may also be considered.

Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A clear understanding of how an effective Learning Resource Centre can make a significant impact on students’ learning and development
• A commitment to equality of opportunity with creative ideas to ensure all groups of students make good use of the Learning Resource Centre
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in using databases and the internet the ability to supervise others
• Good research skills, combined with good general knowledge
• Information retrieval skills
• An understanding of the range of strategies that support reading development
• Good knowledge and love of children’s literature
• Successful experience in engaging and supporting young people
• Awareness of school curriculum
• High level of organisational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under own direction
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.

Desirable:

• relevant accredited professional qualification e.g. degree in Librarianship or Information Science, postgraduate qualification in the field of Library Studies / Information Science or currently working towards an accredited qualification in the field of Library Studies/Information Science.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and references. An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK, in the last 10 years.

Application information

Please ensure that your application clearly states why you are suitable for this role, using the criteria in the advertisement for guidance. Further information and a job description can be found at http://www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk/vacancy/ths17s01/

Completed application forms should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 24 May 2017, but we reserve the right to withdraw this post should sufficient interest be received. Early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

We are not considering applications made via recruitment agencies at this time.