School Librarian - (Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator) in Middlesbrough

Student Support Role - Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator

Outwood Academy Normanby Start Date:

As soon as possible Salary (Actual Salary):

Grade 6, SCP 12-14 (£24,872 - £25,692) Working Pattern:

37 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday 8-4pm, Term Time Plus 5 days Do you have a profound belief in the power of reading and the managerial skills to transform a Learning Resource Centre into the vibrant, intellectual heart of the academy? Can you drive literacy standards, promote research skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading among students? The overall purpose of this post is to manage the effective running of the LRC, ensuring it is an attractive, effective, and accessible resource for use by students, staff and community programmes. A message about Outwood Academy Normanby from our Principal: Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We are delighted you are considering joining our team and I am proud to share more about our academy, our community, and the exciting opportunities that await you here. Outwood Academy Normanby serves the communities of Normanby, South Bank, Grangetown and Eston in Teesside. These are communities with a rich history and a strong sense of local pride. Like many areas, they also face socio-economic challenges. This context means that our students arrive with a diverse range of experiences and starting points. This presents a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate about making a real difference. At Outwood Academy Normanby it is our clear intent that all students deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. This unwavering belief drives everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in life. Working at Outwood Academy Normanby is not without its challenges. You will be teaching and nurturing students who may have experienced significant disadvantages, and who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, and possess a genuine commitment to inclusive practices. You will need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure every student thrives. However, the rewards of working in this community are immense. Seeing the progress our students make, witnessing their confidence grow, and knowing that you have played a part in shaping their futures is an incredibly powerful and fulfilling experience. We are a close-knit and supportive staff team who are dedicated to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the Outwood Family of Schools. We always recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a tangible and sustained difference to the lives of our students. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and celebrate the rewards of working in our community, we would be delighted to receive your application. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our academy and our values, and welcome visits to our school to meet with me and our team. Mark Robinson Please contact our HR team on should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the department to see what we have to offer. If you share our vision of “Students First”, then why not join our family? Responsibilities

The Coordinator manages the LRC, taking responsibility for the selection, acquisition, cataloguing, and organisation of all resources. A core focus is raising the profile and standards of reading through the supervision and promotion of reading programmes and events. The role involves actively supervising pupils, maintaining high-quality working conditions, ensuring optimum use of ICT, and assisting students in developing research skills. They run after-school enrichment and lunchtime activities, develop community links to promote reading, and provide regular reports on the LRC’s needs, performance, and usage. To view the Job description Click Here Qualifications

Essential experience for this position is working in a library/learning resource environment. Essential skills include the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages (Microsoft Office). The coordinator must exhibit excellent time management and organisation skills and be able to relate to students sympathetically, recognising potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The candidate must be willing and able to enhance their qualifications. To view the Person Specification Click Here

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being: Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.

Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities. Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here

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Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.