Job Description

This November we opened our brand-new Woodward Building as part of our Centenary Celebrations. At the heart of this space is our state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre. This space will be the focal point for supporting students and staff with areas for both independent and collaborative learning. It will be home to our comprehensive collection of printed resources alongside space to enjoy our growing provision of digital resources.

We are now looking for a full-time Librarian to work alongside an Assistant Librarian enabling us to offer our students the very best facility and expert staff within this magnificent new setting.  The Library will be open from 8am – 5.30pm and through this new appointment we seek to be able to provide a dedicated librarian for students to work with during these hours.

Visits to the school are welcomed. For further information please email: maria.hartzenberg@hallifordschool.co.uk

Hours to be worked – Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm term time only.

Job Purpose – To oversee the day-to-day running of the Learning Resource Centre. Together the Librarians are responsible for overseeing the use of the Learning Resource Centre, including managing the budget, day-to-day administration, supervision of students, working alongside the students and staff to support them to get the very best from this facility.

Salary – The post holder will be paid on the appropriate point of the Halliford School Pay Scale. We have our own highly competitive pay scale, which is significantly above the maintained sector.  The salary banding will be £24,000 – £28,000 dependent on experience.

Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR & Recruitment Officer, maria.hartzenberg@hallifordschool.co.uk to arrive no later than 12 noon on 3rd December 2021. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.