Literacy and Library Coordinator

This is an incredibly rewarding role, where you will be instrumental in students’ learning journey. You will support pupils, their parents and teachers to establish a conducive learning environment in which children can thrive and fulfil their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning and academic programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence.
• Assist with whole class teaching, under the direction of a qualified teacher.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives.
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively.
• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions.
• Observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards.
• Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library.
• Supervise pupils outside of classrooms including during break and lunch time and assist with general pastoral care.
• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher.
• To undertake training and development relevant to the post and in line with the Academy’s priorities.
• To undertake any other professional duties as directed by the Principal and/or Line Manager.
• To help create a strong Academy community characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
• To demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of the Academy’s community.
• To meet the expectations of all Bolingbroke staff as laid out in the Staff Code of Conduct.
• To uphold the Academy’s policies with consistency and diligence, including the Academy’s Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Equality and Diversity Policies.
• To undertake duties as Fire Warden and First Aider (training will be provided).

This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Principal or your Line Manager.

Person Specification

• Proven commitment to continued professional development and a readiness to reflect and self‑evaluate to change, improve and develop.
• Experience of building appropriate and effective relationships with young people.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good interpersonal and listening skills; a high degree of emotional intelligence; and an effective oral and written communicator with children, staff and parents.
• The ability to develop positive relationships with all young people.
• Well‑developed planning & organising skills including time management, prioritisation, delegation and administration.
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupil’s personal health and hygiene with appropriate training.
• Competent user of ICT.
• Ability to lead sessions for pupils after receiving training.
• Able to speak another language, play a musical instrument or coach a sport (desirable).
• Experience planning and delivering sessions for pupils (desirable).
• Experience of having worked successfully in at least one school in an urban, multi‑cultural setting, teaching pupils from backgrounds of socio‑economic disadvantage (desirable).

Behaviours

• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil.
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and understanding how and when to take appropriate action.
• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background.
• Professional outlook, detail orientated and able to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative.
• Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement.

Other

• Right to work in the UK.
• The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line management meetings.
• Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Employment Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please consult the relevant information.