Library Assistant - John Hampden Grammar School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our modern and well-resourced Learning Resource Centre (LRC) on a part-time, permanent basis.
Working as part of a small but highly effective team, you will enjoy engaging with students and colleagues in order to provide a high-quality and professional library service. Previous experience of library work is desirable and familiarity with library databases would be an advantage, though full training will be given.
We offer great facilities and equipment, a caring and welcoming school community and a supportive team. If you feel you have the skills and commitment to support us in getting the best from our students, then we would love to hear from you.
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 2, currently £25,625 to £27,770 FTE (actual salary for 6 hours per week, 39 weeks p.a. is in the range £3,524 to £3,819)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 6 hours per week - 9.30am – 12.30pm , 2 days per week, term time only plus staff INSET days (39 weeks per year).
Closing date: 01/07/2025 09:00
Interviews to be held: To be advised
About us
John Hampden Grammar School is an outstanding school with exceptional academic success and sporting achievement. However, we appreciate that in a changing world our young men will need more to succeed including character, spirit and resilience. They will need to lead and take responsibility, collaborate and create. This is what we mean by #BeMore at John Hampden. Exceptional standards, breadth, balance and self-confidence typify our students and we support every individual to build these qualities necessary for happy, successful and fulfilled lives.
To learn more about our school, visit our website at www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk where you can also view the following video for a taste of working at John Hampden: https://vimeo.com/683295649
About the role
At JHGS, we recognise and value the professional and technical expertise that our Support Staff bring to the school. The Library Assistant will be based in our well equipped and modern Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and work closely with the LRC Manager to maintain a professional and welcoming service for our school community.
For further information please see attached application pack.
About you
The successful candidate will have strong administrative and organisational skills and alongside excellent interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable and flexible with the ability to work independently. The will aso be a reliable team player who is willing to make a full contribution to the department.
Other information
To find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 529589
Email: [email protected]
John Hampden Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
