Boundary Oak School is an ISA co-educational day and boarding school set in 30 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside outside Fareham, very close to Portsmouth and Southampton. We provide a friendly, family environment in a place rich in history, character and charm, and a wonderful place to teach and work.
As a highly sought-after employer, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Main Functions:
- To have overall responsibility for the school Library (10am-2:15pm Mon-Fri (term time only - 35 weeks).
- To select, acquire, purchase, organise, advise on and promote learning resources in all formats which support the curriculum and learning and teaching in consultation with school management and other teaching staff.
- To index, catalogue and classify learning resources in the Library and develop and maintain accurate and reliable catalogue and lending systems.
- To open the Library at break-time and lunch-time.
- Oversee the layout, development and programme of use for the School Library.
- Lead on communication of Library activities to staff, pupils, parents and carers.
- To promote the use of the Library to the school community and foster an atmosphere which is conductive to positive learning experiences for users of the service. This will include ensuring a high standard of display and promotional material is available.
- Develop and oversee a system for pupils to loan study materials from the Library.
- To develop and maintain links with external agencies and sources to maximise the use of appropriate materials and information for the Library.
- To be responsible for the supervision and management of the behaviour of pupils and to have responsibility for pupil health and safety in the Library.
- Develop and train student librarians, including the allocation and supervision of clearly defined duties.
- To manage and organise resources, facilities and services provided by the Library to allow flexible access and support for curricular activities, study support, independent and recreational use.
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided by the Library and implement changes where necessary.
Other
- To have professional regard for the aims, ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality.
- To attend and contribute to in service training, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop;.
- To take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children’s welfare and to be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences appropriately.
- Perform any reasonable duties and extracurricular activities as requested by the Headteacher of Senior Leadership Team.
Note
This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.
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.
Boundary Oak is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and good references.
Our selection process is rooted in the principles of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated fairly and equitably, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.