Library Assistant

About the role

Library Assistant

Salary: H6 14 - H6 19 £27,334 - £29,777 pro rata + fringe allowance £988

Actual Salary: £4,845.89 - £5,263.89 including fringe

Hours: Friday 7.5 per week over one day (08:15 - 16:15, includes a 20 minute unpaid lunch break)

Permanent, Term Time + 1 INSET DAY

Required ASAP

Join Rickmansworth School, an Outstanding (Ofsted, September 2023) and heavily oversubscribed co-educational academy, known for its excellence in both academia and holistic student development.

We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to be part of our dedicated Library department.

With 1,560 students on roll (increasing to 1,575 next year), Rickmansworth School is a vibrant and growing community where academic results are consistently strong at both KS4 and KS5, with the majority of students securing their first-choice university destinations.

We are proud of our:

• Recent £6M investment in new facilities, including a Sixth-Form Centre, Performing Arts Theatres, and an Innovation & Design Centre

• Strong, stable financial position and robust support from an engaged PTA and Foundation

• Outstanding staff well-being program, which includes access to our fitness suite, swimming pool, flu vaccinations, complimentary eye tests, and an annual well-being day

• Fantastic students who enjoy learning and are an absolute pleasure to teach. We believe every child deserves the best and we aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Library Assistant who can multitask effectively and has a proven track record in key aspects of this role. You will work in our well-resourced School Library, contributing to a vibrant learning environment.

Experience in a similar role within the education sector is preferable but training will be given to outstanding candidates with the suitable skill set obtained in other sectors.

What we offer:

• Outstanding professional development: Excellent CPD opportunities tailored to support your growth

• Exemplary student behaviour: A culture where students love learning and thrive academically

• A supportive working environment: Be part of a professional team where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our operations

• Exceptional staff well-being program: Including access to our on-site fitness suite, swimming pool, and health support services such as flu vaccinations and complimentary eye tests

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details can be obtained from the website www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk, by calling the School on 01923 773296 or by email to applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

Application Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Monday 18 November 2024

Interviews: Either on Tuesday 26 November or Wednesday 27 November 2024

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2024 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with a member of SLT and the Associate Assistant Headteacher/Head of English. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.