Learning Hub AdministratorSecondary Librarian
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Position at The Aquila School Owned by Shaikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum One Person Company LLC
Job Description:Learning HubAdministrator
(Secondary Librarian /Learning HubLead)
For all staff at The Aquila School
All colleagues share a collective responsibility to ensure that children are safe happy and properly supervised at all times.
Our school purpose - safe happylearningguides everything we do providing enjoyable meaningful and relevantlearningexperiences for all our pupils while ensuring wefocus on their well-being
All staff are expected to adhere toThe Aquila Professional Code of ConductandThe Aquila Ways
Key Qualities and Skills
- A passion for and awareness of contemporary childrens and young adult literature
- The ability to inspire children to enjoy reading and support theirlearningacross the curriculum
- Approachable professional calm and knowledgeable demeanour
- Ability to deal sensitively and professionally with children staff and families
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- IT literate and confident using digital tools forlearningand administration
- High standard of written and verbal English
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional discretion
Core Purpose
- To promote a love of reading andlearningacross the secondary phase ensuring theLearning Hubis a welcoming engaging and well-organised space
- To support teaching andlearningacross the curriculum through effective resource management and library services
- To contribute to the daily life of the school by supporting administrative and academic functions
- To ensure theLearning Hubis safe inclusive and aligned with the schools values
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist visitors staff and pupils in a friendly professional manner
- Manage theLearning Hub including book issuance stock control cataloguing and digital resource management
- Actively engage with children to encourage reading for pleasure and academic success
- Support theAccelerated Readerprogramme and track pupil progress
- Plan and deliverworkshops on academic integrity and research skills
- Actively support teachers and pupilsduring scheduled library sessions
- Support with English language interventionsas directed by teaching staff
- Organise and promote library and literacy events such asauthor visits book fairs and literature festivals
- Leadlibrary-based ECAs such as ahomework clubor reading club
- Provide lesson coverwhen needed
- Be an active member of the schools compliance committee contributing to discussions and actions that ensure high standards of welfare safety and operational compliance
- Carry out additional administrative and support duties to ensure the smooth running of the school
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning development and growth.
- Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision Purpose and Principles.
- Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
- Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans organises prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
- Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity awareness and skill to understand the values behaviours attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
About Company
We are here to help our schools. We want them to get better. The best people to run our schools are the people in our schools. We call our way of working the ISP Framework. Our main role is as a critical friend and advisor to our schools. ISP was founded by an experienced team of com ... View more
