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The College Library is located in the academic heart of the school. Housed in a beautiful red-brick building in the centre of the Quad, this former gymnasium with its vaulted ceiling, has been sympathetically and beautifully renovated to house a stunning four-floor library filled with light, warmth and cosy corners for reading, study and literary-based activities.

Our collection currently constitutes over 26,000 items both in traditional and electronic format, covering fiction and non-fiction. As well as offering extensive academic resources and research support, the library staff encourage pupils to develop a life-long love of reading as well as facilitating effective personal study.

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic team-player and book-lover with both creative flair and an eye for detail to join and add value to this vibrant department. The Library Team is made up of a Librarian, Assistant Librarian and two Library Assistants working closely together to ensure the smooth and professional running of the service.

With the current national decline in reading, we are working harder and more passionately than ever before to promote and encourage reading for pleasure, to show our students the many ways in which reading shapes rounded individuals, creates connections and supports overall wellbeing.

Working closely with the English Department we curate displays, schedule author visits and organise an annual poetry competition. We run a Reading Awards Scheme, hold countless drop-in sessions and boast a packed calendar of events designed to put books at the heart of the College community.

Key Responsibilities

To help maintain the smooth running and supervision of the Library in accordance with the Library expectations and the Aims of the Library, namely:

• to promote a love of reading
• to promote an interest in information and encourage skills in finding and using it effectively and responsibly
• To communicate and promote the Library’s services to the school community
• to provide a research and study facility for students and staff
• to support the curriculum through provision of up-to-date resources

To be responsible, together with the other Library Assistant, for the correct filing of resources.

To be familiar with the Library Management System (LMS) so as to undertake the majority of transactions, i.e. loans, returns, reservations etc.

To assist with the cataloguing and editing of resources on the LMS, as directed by the Librarian and Assistant Librarian.

To assist the Assistant Librarian with usage and user statistics for use by the Librarian and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

To work with the Librarian and the Library Assistant to create promotional materials and displays in the library and around the school.

To assist the Librarian in promoting the Library through the Library Awards Scheme.

To work with the Assistant Librarian and the Library Assistant to update and maintain both the Library Page on the Intranet and the LMS home page.

To give general guidance on our resources to all Library users.

To assist pupils and staff with research - particularly pupils’ independent research projects.

To add to and maintain the Library Desk calendar.

To oversee the work of student volunteers in the Library.

To assist with supervision of student helpers and activities.

To help ensure that the Library is well-kept and tidied regularly.

To undertake the opening and closing procedures for the Library.

To liaise with other College departments over supplies and maintenance requirements for the Library.

To assist in the maintenance of the current information files.

To complete any other reasonable tasks requested by the College Librarian

To have a commitment and understanding of safeguarding protocols within school setting.

Salary: £15,252 (£31,591 FTE)

Hours: During term time (34 weeks of the year) including inset days

• 12:30 – 17:30 Tuesday and Wednesday

• 10:00 – 17:30 Thursday and Friday

• You will also be part of the Saturday rota working 9:00 – 12:30 around one Saturday in four.

• In addition, you will be required to work one 25 hour week during the school holidays as directed by the Librarian.

Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.

Please apply as soon as possible. The College reserves the right to interview strong candidates at the time of application.

Pay: £15,252.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person