Management Responsibilities 

• Provide reports on issues relating to the library upon request

• Liaise with primary and secondary academic staff in ensuring that the library maintains up to date resources to support teaching and learning

• Coordinate with other staff members on special events, for example book week, author visits etc

• Plan strategically for the development of the library, especially with regards to blended learning, in consultation with Senior Leadership Team

• Manage and develop the systems and procedures within the library to ensure that they are efficient and understood by staff and students

Administrative Tasks

• Complete an annual stock check for the business office

• Issue letters regarding late returns or missing books to students and parents

• Liaise with tutors/teachers regarding book returns from students

• Issue  and collect textbooks at the start and end of the academic year and provide these for new students on arrival

• Catalogue books, ensuring  that the library is organised effectively to meet the needs of the students

• Organise the supply of books for classroom use

• Purchase books develop library collections (both physical and digital), in coordination with primary and secondary staff

• Promote the access of online library catalogue, books, ebooks, periodicals, online subscription resources, devices or equipments, other library services  that are available at the school library

Other Duties

• Ensure that there is adequate supervision in place for break times and all other times where students are in the library without their teachers

• Liaise with classroom teachers in setting up a timetable for library visits

• Provide a stimulating environment for students visiting the library

• Support teachers and TAs with reading activities

• Complete other reasonable duties as directed by the line manager

- Bachelor's degree in Library Science is preferred

- A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a public/private library

- Strong IT skills and familiarity with the use of databases and the internet

- Team work and time management skills
- Have an outstanding organizational and interpersonal communication skills