At a Glance
- Tasks: Help establish a brand new library and inspire students with a love for reading.
- Company: Join Ealing Fields CE High School, part of the top-performing Twyford Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, positive relationships, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student achievement and engagement in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for children's literature and good ICT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29420 - 35958 £ per year.
Term-time-only and flexibility with a pro-rated salary will be considered for the right candidate.
This is an incredibly exciting role, as the successful candidate would have the rare opportunity of establishing a brand new library. High levels of literacy and a love of reading are core to our whole school vision and as such, this role would be crucial in raising achievement and engagement for all students.
As a new school within a highly aspirational and academically successful multi-academy Trust, Ealing Fields High School offers exciting development opportunities and the chance to shape the vision and purpose of the library. The school, now in its fifth year, moved to its brand new permanent site in Northfields in September 2020.
We offer:
- Exceptional professional development and career progression
- Positive working relationships at all levels
- A full-range of Trust services providing support and development
The successful candidate will have:
- Up-to-date knowledge of and passion for children’s literature
- Good ICT skills, including Word and Excel
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Experience of working within a school environment
- Enthusiasm for working with staff and students
- Commitment to equality and diversity
- Commitment to the school ethos
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.
The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
About the school: Ealing Fields CE High School is part of the Twyford CofE Trust which is the highest performing Trust in the country. The school, and Trust, offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic leaders who support the ethos of our schools. Ealing Fields CE High School was opened as a Free School in 2016 and became part of the Twyford CE Academies Trust on 1st September 2017. Ealing Fields is the smallest of the Trust schools, with 168 in each Year Group and therefore often feels more like a family than a school. The staff community is very positive, highly motivated and fully engaged in professional development. The school moved to its brand-new permanent site in Northfields in September 2020 and achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.3 for the last four years. The team at Ealing Fields is relentlessly committed to providing the best possible education for all students. Ealing Fields is easily accessible by public transport with the Piccadilly line a short walk away and regular buses to Ealing Broadway which is served by the Central, District and Elizabeth lines. Our staff are on the inner London pay scales.
The admissions policy for each Trust school includes criterion for ‘Children of all staff’ places for Year 7 entry. The Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT) is a compact Church of England multi-academy Trust which comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. Over a 10 year period it launched three new schools Ada Lovelace, Ealing Fields and William Perkin all of which have achieved progress outcomes ranking them in the top 5% of schools nationally, making TCEAT the highest attaining Trust in the UK for student progress by Year 11. TCEAT aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the TCEAT operates on collaborative principles with some central services to achieve consistency of provision. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of Teach West London and prides itself on high quality, peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.
Library Administrator employer: Ealing Fields High School
Ealing Fields High School, part of the esteemed Twyford CofE Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional growth and a supportive work culture. With strong team relationships and tailored career support through the Teach West London initial teacher training team, we offer a unique opportunity for Academic Mentors to make a meaningful impact while developing their pedagogical skills in a high-performing environment. Our commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all staff.
