Northwood College are looking for a committed and enthusiastic colleague to work in our Library. This post would be for 25 hours per week term time only. You would be working alongside the Library Manager to support students in making full use of the library resources and support the information literacy and reading for pleasure initiatives running over the school year. Previous experience working in a school or library would be desirable but full training will be given to the successful candidate.
You must be passionate about working with young people, with a good awareness of children’s and young adult literature. You must be organised, proactive and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work in a small team and help facilitate the smooth running of the school libraries on a day-to-day basis. We can provide training on our specific library management systems but you must be confident at using ICT and an awareness or experience of library management would be beneficial.
This is a part time (25 hours a week) term time only position.
The Department
The Library team is responsible for the operation of three libraries in school: Senior (Centenary), Junior and Early Years. Our Library team uses these spaces to support and engage students in their reading choices, lead lunchtime and after school clubs, launch reading competitions and showcase exhibitions of relevant works for key events in the academic year, such as International Women’s Day, Black History Month and Neurodiversity Week. The team also supports our students in the development of research skills, particularly as they move on to the Year 12 EPQ.
The Centenary Library was fully refurbished in 2019 and is a beautiful, inspiring space in which to learn and work.
About the School
Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 860 girls aged 3-18. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every student to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.
Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.
Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.