Literacy Librarian - Northgate, United Kingdom - Unity Education Trust

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Northgate High School

Northgate

Dereham

NR19 2EU

Literacy Librarian

MRS Scale E £19,647 actual salary 37 hours per week Term Time + 2 weeks
Do you have a passion for reading and a desire to enhance the literacy skills of others? Are you organised, dynamic and confident with young people?

Can you work independently and support departments?

We are looking for someone to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of our Library and manage a variety of reading and literacy based projects across the school, which inspire and enrich the pupils' understanding of literature and communication.

The Library is central to the school enabling access to an exciting range of opportunities to extend their literacy skills.

Within this role you will:

Facilitate the Accelerated reader programme working closely with the English Department
Work with a range of departments so students and teachers have access to suitable resources to fit their curriculum during lessons
Work with pupils on reading intervention programmes and mentoring
Initiate and promote reading for Year 5 and 6 primary school pupils
Maintain lunchtime reading clubs with KS3 and 4 students
Develop engaging activities for Year 6 pupils during Northgate's Literacy Summer School
Invite visiting authors and poets into school to share to inspire pupils and enrich their learning experience
Run homework club after school
Generate a wide range of promotional materials for the school

This is an exciting opportunity to join a learning community that genuinely values the role of reading, literacy and independent learning.

If you are dedicated and enthusiastic about children's literacy and wider learning, and are passionate about reading, then this is the role for you.

Northgate High School is a truly comprehensive school with a strong community ethos.

Set in the thriving market town of Dereham on the A47 corridor we have excellent transport links to the city of Norwich.

For an informal discussion or to visit the school please contact Dorothy Steer, School Business Manager on

How to apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.