LIBRARIAN

Librarian
Salary: Actual starting salary £7,306 per annum, on a range starting from £26,458 (FTE) per annum + significant employer contribution to Defined Benefit pension scheme Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Term time only (38 weeks) + 2 days Working hours: 12 hours per week, 2 days a week (days to be agreed) Required: April 2023 or sooner Pioneer Educational Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Librarian to join our professional and dedicated educational support staff team at Trevelyan Middle School. We are looking to appoint a member of staff who has a "can do" attitude and is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic and diligent to support our existing teams in delivering excellent service. The successful candidate must have a level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
We are looking for an individual who:

• Is highly organised and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has an understanding of the services that a School Library offers.
• Has the literacy and numeracy skills to be able to organise library items.
• Has at least a level 2 qualification in English and Maths.

Duties will include:

• Being responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the library.
• Assisting pupils and staff in the use of the facility.

Currently, the Trust Schools are Upton Court Grammar School in Slough, Trevelyan Middle School in Windsor and Foxborough Primary School in Langley.
Our ethos is to ‘recruit for attitude, train for skill’! Pioneer Educational Trust seeks to invest intelligently, inspire collaboration, drive equality and pioneer so that all learners in our family of schools have equal access to an outstanding education. Our mission is grounded on four core values which our schools embrace:

• We pioneer by preparing the way for others to follow, we transcend barriers through aspiration, merit and risk. Pioneer engenders determination, commitment and responsibility to better society through education and learning, never accepting mediocrity
• We inspire collaboration we believe in working in partnership. In a culture of high trust and intelligent risk-taking, collaboration exists at all levels and between all stakeholders
• We invest intelligently by providing high-quality professional development for all staff and a positive and enriching work environment. We provide high support and challenge that enables all colleagues to flourish
• We drive equality providing equal access to an outstanding education is central to the aims of the Trust. The Trust champions the vulnerable and disadvantaged, breaking down barriers to learning.

This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working.
The Trust offers free refreshments to staff during the school day. The Trust also provides an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff within the Trust Schools. Through this, staff can access support and advice on any number of things such as wellbeing, work-related issues, housing, family, financial and legal support. There is also an employee benefit scheme which offers savings and discounts across a number of well-known retailers and services. Staff across the Trust can also receive a free, annual flu vaccination. The Trustees are also active in recognising years of service for staff. Service is designed to reward loyalty to the school and recognises those who have accrued between 3 and 30 years of service.
Other benefits include:

• Free onsite parking.
• Lunch for staff offered at cost price.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Enhanced leave of absence policy.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave schemes.
• Corporate eye care scheme.
• Enhanced parental bereavement package.
• Travel to work loans.
• Additional time to facilitate professional development and collaborative working.

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
Pioneer Educational Trust encourages applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Closing date for applications: Midday on Monday 20 March 2023 Pioneer Educational Trust reserves the right to interview for all positions as suitable applications are received.

Supporting Documents

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Additional Information

CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement

Pioneer Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Our Location

Address: Wood Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3LL