Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH
Your Role
The working pattern for this role will be 10am - 2pm (Monday - Friday).
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and approachable Learning Resource Centre Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our busy Learning Resource Centre. Working alongside the MAT Librarian, you will help create an engaging learning environment that encourages reading, research and independent learning for our students.
This varied role includes assisting students and staff with accessing library resources, maintaining and cataloguing stock, promoting reading initiatives, delivering library inductions and reading groups, and supporting the effective use of ICT within the Learning Resource Centre. You will also supervise students and contribute to creating a welcoming and productive learning space.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience of working in a library, educational setting or with young people would be advantageous but is not essential.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A passion for reading and supporting learning
- Confidence using ICT systems and Microsoft Office
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A proactive, flexible and positive approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
Applications are shortlisted for interview asthey are received, and so early application isencouraged. We reserve the right tocommence the interview process and close thevacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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