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Part-Time School Librarian and Lunchtime Support

Job Introduction

Part-Time School Librarian and Lunchtime Support

Kings Furlong Junior School is looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic and well-organised part-time School Librarian who has a genuine love of children’s books and enjoys working with children.

We are looking for someone who will help make our library a welcoming, exciting and inclusive place where children can discover new books, explore their interests and, most importantly, develop a lifelong love of reading.

As part of the role, you will also support our children during lunchtime, helping to create a happy, safe and positive lunchtime experience. This is a great opportunity to get to know our children well and build positive relationships with them beyond the library.

The successful candidate will:

have a genuine passion for children’s literature and enjoy keeping up to date with new authors, books and publications
inspire and encourage children to read for pleasure
enjoy talking to children about books and helping them discover authors, genres and stories that interest them
create and maintain an attractive, welcoming, inclusive and accessible library for pupils and staff
build warm and positive relationships with our children
support pupils during lunchtime, helping to make sure lunchtime is safe, happy and enjoyable
have good organisational and IT skills
work with the Hampshire School Library Service to stock, catalogue and organise library resources
make sure resources meet the different ages, interests and learning needs of children across our school
select and order a wide and diverse range of reading materials which promote inclusion, mental health and wellbeing and British values
help us continue to develop a strong and positive reading culture across the school.

Hours of work

The role combines 6 hours per week as our School Librarian with lunchtime support every school day.

Lunchtime Support – Monday to Friday
11.55am–1.15pm

Supporting our children during lunchtime and helping to create a happy, safe and positive experience.

School Librarian – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
1.15pm–3.15pm

Managing and developing our school library,

Applications can only be accepted when completed and submitted on a Hampshire County Council Application Form.

For further information about the role, please contact Hannah Walke at adminoffice@kingsfurlong-jun.hants.sch.uk

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming someone who shares our enthusiasm for helping children discover the joy of reading.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.