Librarian
Forest School
Location: Waltham Forest
Closing Date: 19th July 2024
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Forest School are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational, innovative, and well
qualified Librarian/Information Scientist with a strong leaning to
information, library systems and research, to join our dynamic, superbly
stocked Library. The Library comprises of a Head Librarian, one
qualified librarian and an assistant librarian, and is housed on two
floors in our modern Martin Centre for Innovation, and a beautiful,
child-friendly space in the adjacent Preparatory School.
The Forest School Ethos
Forest
is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which
the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic
attainment is high. It is, above all, a happy school which understands
the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular
and the pastoral. There is boldness in the School’s character, a
readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we
are and excitement for what lies ahead.
About Forest
Surrounded
by ancient forest and only thirty minutes from central London, Forest
School is an outstanding independent day school located on the edge of
Epping Forest. Forest is a large, diverse, and vibrant school, with
approximately 1,500 pupils from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure
means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the
highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and
depth of opportunity. Foresters are ‘known, liked and valued’ and this
is central to our educational philosophy.
Our pupils are as busy
outside the classroom as they are within it - a strong academic
curriculum is supported by an equally strong co-curricular and pastoral
programme, so our pupils can pursue their interests in music and the
sporting field, and develop the key skills required for them to flourish
in the 21st Century; for example, all while achieving outstanding GCSE
and A level results.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
- Generous CPD budget
- Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
- Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
- 20%
fee remission for children attending Forest School. For part-time staff
the fee remission will be prorated in proportion of their working
hours.
- Free membership of the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre during school hours and heavily subsidised membership outside those hours
Don’t just take our word for it
What others say about Forest?
“Forest
is a powerhouse with a heart. The pupils exude purpose – modern,
dynamic youngsters with an eye on what’s happening next.” – The Good
Schools Guide, 2019.
“This is a high-octane environment: six to
Oxbridge in 2019 and almost all leavers go on to Russell Group
universities. The broad base of subjects studied at university testifies
to the school’s academic range and depth” – The Good Schools Guide,
2019.
“A highly efficient and effective feel to the teaching
backed up by excellent results. Mathematics, Science, English and
History appear particularly strong. ‘My teachers really mind,’ said one
girl, ‘and it makes such a difference to the way we all work.” – The
Good Schools Guide, 2019.
“Forest takes the broadest view of
education, which is fantastic” – Rachel Sylvester, Chair of the Times
Education Commission, 2022.
For more information, download the full job description and person specification.
To apply visit https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-2095442
Applications will be reviewed
on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School
reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.
Closing date: 19th July 2024
Interviews will commence week beginning the 22nd July 2024.
If you are shortlisted for the role, we carry out an online search.
The
School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must
be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the
post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring
Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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