St. Aloysius’ College is a high performing Roman Catholic Boys secondary school with a Mixed Sixth Form in the Borough of Islington. It has provided the local community with over 140 years of high-quality education. The College is on a journey to Outstanding having received a “Good” Section 5 OFSTED report in June 2022. It is a highly regarded school in the local community, based in a vibrant location in North London with excellent transport links.
It is a friendly and supportive school community with a focus on excellence and high expectations of all. Staff development is a priority on our journey to Outstanding. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivational part time (three days per week) Librarian who will be able to develop the school library to its full potential and to work strategically to ensure outstanding provision.
We can offer:
- The opportunity to teach enthusiastic, motivated and respectful students.
- Supportive, hardworking Governors and colleagues who care passionately about our school and the local community.
- Future career development.
We are looking for someone:
- With the initiative to keep up to date with the latest young people’s literature and be able to match pupils to books they enjoy.
- With knowledge of the full range of resources appropriate to 11-18 year olds.
- With experience of Accelerated Reading or willingness to train.
- With knowledge of current educational and professional developments and an understanding of their application in a school library.
- With a high level of oral and written communication skills and an ability to work in partnership with teachers and other staff.
- With the ability to manage pupils using the library resources with or without the presence of a teacher.
- With strategic planning and financial management skills.
- With competence in handling ICT.
- With the ability and desire to work with aspirational young people.
- With the ability to empathise with and provide for the needs of a diverse learning community.
- With drive and determination to deliver excellent literacy provision.
- With the ability to work as part of a team.
How to apply:
CVs will not be accepted.
To apply for this job please visit: www.sta.islington.sch.uk.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.