Job Description

Effectively develop and manage the services and resources of the school library resource centre.
Work in partnership with teaching and other appropriate staff to support curriculum delivery and the learning and teaching process.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver library, learning and information services.
Support curriculum delivery and learning and teaching.
Initiate and promote information literacy and readership development.
Contribute to service developments in a positive professional manner.
Ensure professional development.
Contribute to appropriate ICT applications in respect of library, learning and information needs.
Ensure adherence to agreed quality systems and efficient and effective administrative and financial procedures.

Working with children/young people of High School age.
Working in partnership with teaching and support staff.
Promoting literacy.
Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in library and information studies.
Knowledge of management.
Decision making.
Organisational/events planning.
Administration & monitoringof budgets.
Experience of administration.
Innovation.
Well organised.
Communication with pupils on an individual or group basis.
Knowledge of young people's literacy & numeracy needs.
Knowledge of appropriate national guidance on quality assurance such as Libraries Supporting Learners.
Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence.
Knowledge of school library services stock.
Experience of ICT applications.
Knowledge of learning & study skills initiatives.
Ability to understand the needs and interests of all staff and pupils.
Effective liaison and involvement in school initiatives.
Effective written and oral communications.
Adaptable to changing circumstances.
Effective training/coaching.
Commitment to high standards of service and achievement of results.
Ability to lift, carry and shelve books.
Ability to arrange tables, chairs and shelving units.

Closing Date: 16th June 2023 - ONE WEEK CLOSING DATE.
Starting Salary: £33,703 (pro rata)
£17.88 per hour
21.75 Hours per week

For further information contact: Elgin High School, 01343 545181