Library Assistant and Reading Advocate

The Role

Library Assistant and Reading Advocate

We are seeking to appoint a Library Assistant and Reading Advocate on a full or part-time basis from September 2024.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day running of the academy’s library spaces; they will also have a passion for reading. They will help promote reading throughout the academy and will spend part of their day hearing students read one a one-to-one and small group basis, assisting them with simple learning activities that may improve their reading age. 

Personal Qualities 

The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder 

The responsibilities of the post-holder will be in accordance with the Library Assistant and Reading Advocate job description.

Remuneration and Working Time 

The contract will commence on 3 September 2024. The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours per week or part-time, 38 weeks per annum (Term time only). The working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays – Thursdays and 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Fridays with a half-hour unpaid lunch break. The offered salary is £22,070 FTE (2024 pending salary award), with actual annual pay at £18,455 (pro rata equivalent of Point 11), including holiday pay.

What we offer:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park/ Onsite
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of Human Resources, at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.

To apply please complete the Plume Academy application form (please see link via our website). This must be completed and submitted to HR@plume.essex.sch.uk by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted). 

Closing Date: Monday 1st July 2024 (Noon)

Interviews are likely to take place the same week, however, early applicants may be taken through to interview sooner.

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Qualifications

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