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For over 100 years, Southend High School for Boys (SHSB), has been providing a world-class education inspiring and empowering boys aged 11-16 along with boys and girls in our sixth form, to achieve their full potential. Our rich heritage and commitment to academic excellence, makes SHSB a truly unique and inspiring place to learn and work.
We are looking for an Assistant Librarian who can provide an efficient and effective library service for the School.
Reporting to the Senior Librarian you will promote a wide range of reading opportunities and interact with pupils and staff who share an enthusiasm for learning.
About The Role:
As a confident communicator, you will bring a positive approach to:
- Issue library books and maintain computerised/manual library records
- Implement procedures for recovery of overdue and/or non-returned books
- Catalogue and prepare new books
- Repair damaged books and other resources as appropriate
- Collect and record money e.g. for lost book, photocopying
- Maintain stock, including researching resource availability, processing orders, recording purchases and losses etc.
- Assist with management of 'overdues' and book returns
- Maintain a tidy and accessible resource centre including production and arrangement of relevant displays, notices etc.
About You:
- A creative thinker who understand the importance of a Library within a school setting
- Enthusiasm about education
- Comfortable working with bespoke software systems and Microsoft Office
- Experience in a clerical or similar role
- Excellent communication skills with both adults and children
Benefits:
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College
- Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling.
- Specsavers Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the sports facilities
Key terms:
- Hours: 7 hours per week (10.30 - 14.00 on Thursday and Friday) Term-time only
- Duration: Permanent
- Location: Based on site within the school.
- Remuneration: The Essex Schools' Local Government Scale 3, Point 5 (within ranges 5-6). FTE £24,790 gross per annum, actual £4,020 gross per annum. Figures include an element of holiday pay.
To Apply:
- Please download the full job pack and application form from our website.
- Applications Deadline: 3rd February 2025
- Start date: 24th February 2025
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. The need to appoint quickly means we reserve the right to appoint at any time.
- Contact: Applicants who require further information should contact the HR Manager at recruitment@shsb.org.uk or telephone 01702 606 200.
Information about the School
At Southend High School for Boys, talent is nurtured and learning is valued. Challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. Pupils are happy, and prosper at the school.
We are an oversubscribed grammar school, complimented on our latest (2015) outstanding OFSTED inspection on all aspects, including our success in promoting good pupil attitudes and behaviour.
As a grammar school, high academic expectations are central to our purpose, and these are sustained through an extensive programme of support and guidance. Pupils develop their confidence and enthusiasm through a wide range of creative, sporting and other endeavours.
Southend High School for Boys stands on a superb site within walking distance of Prittlewell Station and the centre of Southend. Pupils retain fond memories of their years at the school, and stay in contact for many years.