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Library Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
16/10/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/10/2017 23:59
Salary:
£16,123 - £17,419 pro rata
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
167811
Employment Location:
Wellfield School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
27 Oct
Further Information
Required as soon as possible

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
(Term time plus 3 weeks, 37 hours per week. Permanent)
Salary: Grade 3 £16123 - £17419 (pro rata)

We are seeking to appoint someone to take responsibility for the day to day running of our library and to actively promote independent learning skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the running of the area and maintaining a learning environment which is positive, pleasant, welcoming and appropriate to the needs of students

Candidates must have:
• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English & Maths or equivalent
• BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant qualification
• Relevant library experience
• Experience of working with children
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate well to all members of the community

Wellfield was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2014.

The school has undergone an £8.5million refurbishment as part of BSF which has just been completed. It is situated only 8 miles to the east of Durham City and is well located for access to the A19 and A1(M). It is also within comfortable driving distance of affordable housing and areas of outstanding natural beauty. We also benefit from a Beacon Nursery in the village.

The school is committed to the professional development of all colleagues and holds the Investor in People Status.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Application packs are available via the school website www.wellfieldschool.net or from Mrs L Willis at the school (l.willis@wellfieldschool.net) or alternatively can be downloaded from this webpage. Completed application forms should be returned to the school.

This post is not open to job share.

Closing date: Friday 27th October 2017
Interview date: Week beginning 6th November 2017

Wellfield School
North Road East,
Wingate,
Co Durham
TS28 5AX

Telephone: 01429 838783
Email: contact@wellfieldschool.net
Website: www.wellfieldschool.net
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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