An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic member of staff to manage our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and become part of our Careers Team at The Beacon School. This role represents a great opportunity to work within a stimulating environment to support students and staff to access the tools and resources they need to succeed alongside our excellent teams in the English and Careers Departments.
Your opportunity
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to take the lead in managing and maintaining our Learning Resource Centre, creating an inspiring environment that supports the wider curriculum and enhances students’ learning. You will also play a key part in shaping students’ futures by designing, organising, and promoting a structured programme of careers events and activities for Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them to explore opportunities and make informed decisions about their next steps.
What we are looking for
- Good understanding the role and function of a Learning Resource Centre
- Evidence of dealing with young people
- Good written and communication skills
- Knowledge of the education sector
- Strong problem solving skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft office
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Specialist Point 1 - 16 £26,272 - £29,894 FTE
Actual Salary: £15,840.47 - £18,024.32
Hours: 24 hours per week - 41 weeks per year (Term Time + 2 weeks)
Contract Type: Permanent and Part-time
Closing Date: Monday 29th September at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.