Library Assistant

Job Description & Requirements

The Library Assistant supports the Teachers in the successful operation of the library in the college.

You will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the circulation of library materials using the Library Management system - loans, returns, adding and deleting borrowers, and printing overdue lists.
• Maintain the library book collection, shelving returns and maintaining shelf order, and book repairs.
• Cataloguing of library and school resources
• Process library and school resources - check invoices, security tagging, labelling, covering and reinforcing resources.
• Provide assistance and support to library users - locating resources.
• Create promotional displays for the library - thematic displays and new resources.
• General office duties - typing, filing, spreadsheeting, laminating, replenishing paper in copiers/printers, changing toner.
• Assist with the annual Stocktaking process.
• Other duties as directed by the Line Manager

Requirements

• The library is a busy and dynamic work environment, and the ability to communicate well with others is essential
• A willingness to learn new skills and work within a team.
• A passion for working with children

Qualifications

• Minimum O/A levels.
• Experience in working in a school environment is preferred.
• Experience working with children or qualifications an advantage
• Library-specific qualifications an advantage

It is the job holder's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact with and compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding Child Protection Policy and Procedures should be adhered to at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous background checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College's pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

© Brighton College (Singapore) Pte Ltd

CPE Registration Number: 201904884D