Attending and hosting professional meetings such as the Rugby Group, the Independent Schools Library Group (ISLG) and the B&NES Secondary Schools Group; Ensuring that all Health and Safety issues are considered in the library environment; Maintaining the library materials, equipment, furnishings and fabric in good order; Presenting an annual report to the Headmaster and Governing Board; Managing ICT resources in the library including hardware, the library management system (Heritage), internet and e-mail to optimise access to all users. Co-operating closely with the Head of Information and Communication Technology to aid provision and effective use of all the school’s electronic and print-based resources. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and other additional, reasonable tasks falling within the capabilities of the post holder may be required, depending on the needs of the School. Personal and Professional Specification The ideal candidate will display the following attributes: Professional qualification in librarianship, information management or information science Chartered membership of CILIP Previous experience in working as a Librarian The ability to manage and disseminate information in a range of different media Knowledge, understanding and competence in ICT Budget management skills Behaviour management skills A knowledge of current education framework Excellent communication and organisation skills Drive towards reader development initiatives Total integrity with the ability to work on their own Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to offer EPQ Supervision Child Protection Prior Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Attending and hosting professional meetings such as the Rugby Group, the Independent Schools Library Group (ISLG) and the B&NES Secondary Schools Group; Ensuring that all Health and Safety issues are considered in the library environment; Maintaining the library materials, equipment, furnishings and fabric in good order; Presenting an annual report to the Headmaster and Governing Board; Managing ICT resources in the library including hardware, the library management system (Heritage), internet and e-mail to optimise access to all users. Co-operating closely with the Head of Information and Communication Technology to aid provision and effective use of all the school’s electronic and print-based resources. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and other additional, reasonable tasks falling within the capabilities of the post holder may be required, depending on the needs of the School. Personal and Professional Specification The ideal candidate will display the following attributes: Professional qualification in librarianship, information management or information science Chartered membership of CILIP Previous experience in working as a Librarian The ability to manage and disseminate information in a range of different media Knowledge, understanding and competence in ICT Budget management skills Behaviour management skills A knowledge of current education framework Excellent communication and organisation skills Drive towards reader development initiatives Total integrity with the ability to work on their own Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to offer EPQ Supervision Child Protection Prior Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.