The Manor School

JOB DESCRIPTION - LIBRARYAND INFORMATION MANAGER

Responsible to:Vice Principal responsible for Literacy

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the efficient and effective operation of the Academy’s Library and Student Information Service ensuring thathigh quality personalised learning support is available that contribute towards improved student outcomes.

Safeguarding

The Manor Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Generic Responsibilities

To work in partnership and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues and stakeholders to ensure students and staff are “happy, confident and successful”
To be an inspirational leader of staff and students
To lead and support the development of colleagues so that they become outstanding in their roles
Be a role model for all members of the Academy community and promote high expectations at all times
To ensure Academy policies are properly embedded and followed and when appropriate, implement new initiatives
To work with the Governing Body of the Academy and support it in performing its duties.

Particular Responsibilities:

To ensure that students are safe and effectively supervised at all times when using the Library and Information Service;
To liaise with Strand Leadersto ensure that the Library and Information Service contributes effectively to the Academy’slearning priorities, curriculum needs and improved student outcomes;
To design, develop and operate a system that monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the Library and Information Service;
To prepare relevant and appropriate business reports as required, which enable effective evaluation and assessment of impact and value for money;
To ensure all necessary administration and data associated with this role is up-to-date, relevant and available when requested;
To plan and manage the Library and Information Service budget;
To ensure accurate records are kept and made available which relate to which groups/classes and individuals use the Library and Information Service;
To undertake counter routines, including the issue and receipt of materials, renewal procedures, registration of users and maintenance of the Library Management System;
To ensure that effective behaviour for learning takes place in the Library;
To supervise entry and departure of those students using the Library;
To design, develop, implement and review procedures, working practices, strategies and systems relating to the successful delivery of the job purpose;
To select, purchase, organise, promote and maintain all books(including e books) and non-book resources that meets the recreational reading needs of students and the curriculum;
To optimise the use of new technology within the Library and Information Service both as a tool for the management of the service and as a learning resource for students;
To ensure that effective arrangements are in place for the systematic indexing, classification, and cataloguing of all resources and materials within the Library and Information Service;
To develop and coordinate stock routines, including stocktaking, sorting, shelving, filing, tidying, repair and maintenance of all resources and materials within the Library and Information Service;
To ensure a high standard of display and promotional material to enhance the standard of appearance of the library in order to provide an attractive environment conducive to achieving purposeful study and recreational reading;
To provide guidance and assistance to students on the effective use of specific information sourcesand resources that supports their development as independent learners, e.g. referencing and the choice of literature and materials to meet curricular and leisure needs including the compilation of book lists and other promotional materials where appropriate;
To design, plan, organise and manage events and activities that promote literature and reading development;
To ensure that the Library and Information Service complies with all relevant legislation including data protection, copyright etc.;
To ensure that new students have an appropriate induction to the Library and Information Service;
To support the Academy in the design and delivery of reading and literacy based intervention and development programmes
To ensure that all levels of Accelerated Reader are adequately stocked and that reading materials for each suitable intervention are easily accessible within the Library;
To organise and lead book clubs for students;
To organise and lead on the use of the Library by the local community out of school hours;
To encourage the active participation of students and teachers in accessing the full range of facilities available through the Library and Information Service;
To develop and maintain links with external agencies to maximise the availability of appropriate materials and information, including public libraries, museums, local HE and FE institutions, community information services etc.;
To maintain a high level of awareness of current children’s literature and developments in education and librarianship in order to ensure that the Library and Information Service provides an up to date service to its users;

To support the Strand Leader to:

provide strategic direction for all aspects of development within the strand to ensure all students supported by the work of the strand make better than expected progress and develop into caring, sensitive and tolerant individuals.
respond to preventing and challenging student bullying and racism within the Academy
develop leadership & management across the Strand.
establish the smooth running of the Strand including its general organisation and administration.
implement the Strand’s Quality Assurance and Appraisal programmes in monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the work of individuals and devising and implementing plans, both strand and individual, which lead to and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
work with specialist staff in order to make the most of their knowledge and to maximise student effectiveness within lessons.
manage effectively and efficiently the budget allocated to the team.
take the lead on weekly collaborative planning sessions and ensure these contribute to individual, strand and whole academy priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER OF STAFF:

General:

Staff at the Manor Academy make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Staff act with honesty and integrity, have strong specialist knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills up‐to‐date and are self‐critical, forge positive professional relationships and work with parents in the best interests of their students
To actively contribute to the student guidance and support process within the Academy and be a student mentor

Strategic Direction and Development:

To contribute to the development of the Academy through meetings, professional development and work with other members of staff;
To contribute to the identification, implementation and achievement of the Academy’s targets and priorities.

Planningand Assessing:

To effectively plan work load to achieve the best outcomes for students;
To monitor and intervene to ensure sound learning and behaviour;
To evaluate your own work critically to improve effectiveness;

Professional Development and Working With Others:

To take responsibility for your own professional development and duties in relation to Academy policies and practices;
To establish effective working relationships and act as a role model through your presentation and personal and professional conduct;
To have a working knowledge of their relevant professional duties and legal liabilities.

Use Resources:

To create a stimulating learning environment;
To work with new innovations including ICT applications;
To be aware of and respond appropriately to any health and safety issues.

Mentoring:

To work with individual students to establish goals and aspirations;
To monitor progress of students and devise/initiate intervention strategies as appropriate;
To communicate effectively with home;
To monitor behaviour, attendance and punctuality;
To review and act upon reports written on each student.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

As a member of staff you shall carry out your professional duties as circumstances may reasonably require.

This job description is current at the date shown, but following consultation with you, may be changed byManagement to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and job title.

In addition to the duties specified in this job description, you may be asked to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific cases. This job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.

This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on any or all of them.

To carry out your duties in line with all policies and working practices of the Academy in particular but not exclusively:

-Health and Safety

-Finance

-Safeguarding of Children

-Pay and Performance Management

-Managing Risk and Security

-Governance

-Human Resources