School Librarian and Resources Manager

We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated and organised individual to join our support staff playing a key role in enabling and supporting our students to maximise their potential. You will oversee the library which was built within the heart of the school to recognise the importance of this facility. You will co-ordinate a team of student librarians, work closely with departments, especially English and seek to promote and enhance the offering and impact of the resources available.

You will be joining at a time of review as we work on plans to fully refurbish the library. You will contribute towards discussions around more electronic resources; more IT use for research and ways to engage our students in different media but also to retain an important love of books and the importance of traditional reading. Your role would extend outside the library and across all curriculum areas, seeking to support with literacy but also to enhance teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be well educated, have experience in a library or similar setting, have excellent IT and ICT skills and be able to communicate well with students, teachers, visitors and other professional colleagues. Library qualifications and sector recognition would enhance your application.

Bournemouth School for Girls is a girls’ 11–18 selective academy with the core aim of developing well-rounded young people who, as well as achieving outstanding academic results, are ready to make a difference in the world. BSG was inspected in May 2024 and achieved an outstanding grading in all areas. The report commended the school for its high-quality education, exemplary behaviour, and inclusive environment.

This information pack contains details of the post, terms and conditions, and the school. Working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm, weekdays and term time only.

Applications must be submitted on the Application Form for Support Staff, which can be found on our website: https://wearebsg.uk/ .

Applications may be submitted by post or by email to lmckenzie@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk.

The deadline for submission of your application is 10am on Monday 29 June, with interviews taking place in the week commencing 6 July. If you have not been called for interview by 6 Jul, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We thank you for your time and interest.