School Librarian (part-time, Maternity Cover)

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Hours of Work: Part-time, 8am - 4pm Wednesdays-Fridays and evenings for parent conferences and other school activities from time to time

Qualifications: Accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in library and information science

School/Public Library Experience

Experience: Preferred but not essential:

Teaching Certificate

Knowledge of International Baccalaureate programmes

Experience with unit planning and development

Experience in leading extracurricular activities

Other requirements: The right to work in the UK.

Employment is dependent on a successful PVG check.

Duties & Responsibilities: Position starting October 2024.

ISA is looking for a suitably qualified school Librarian to join its teaching team. This is a maternity cover starting in October 2024, teaching library classes with our Preschool and Elementary School children, with additional responsibilities related to library operations. This role is part-time: Wednesdays-Fridays.

We prioritise relationships and care, in an inclusive setting. Flexibility in teaching assignments will be expected, but the main teaching will be Preschool and Elementary School library classes. Inquiry-based instruction will be differentiated to meet student needs across the learning continuum. The teaching librarian will also be required to develop, review and revise planning in the school’s curriculum mapping tool (Atlas Rubicon), incorporating the school’s learning statement in lessons and assessment.

The teaching librarian will also participate in professional development and the after-school activities programme. They will establish and maintain positive relationships with other members of the school staff, showing strong collaborative skills, and communicate effectively with parents. They will attend relevant meetings and support the building of a strong sense of community at the school. Participation in parent conferences, curriculum review activities and professional development days is expected of all faculty.

Further Details: A Disclosure Scotland PVG Membership application will be undertaken on behalf of the successful applicant; cost to be met by the employer.

Application: Candidates should send a cover letter to Mandy Bray, mbray@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk as well as completing our online application form [Link]. Please note the form needs to be completed in one sitting so you may wish to draft responses before entering information.