The Library Assistant/Archivist will support the Head of Library Services in all aspects of the library as well as ensuring that there is a close relationship between the Prep School Library and the Senior College. The role will involve supporting the Head of Library Services with several key Theresponsibilities.LibraryAssistant/Archivist will report to the Head of Library Services.
THE ROLE
LIBRARY ASSISTANT/ARCHIVIST
• Issuing, reserving and returning library stock.
• Assessing items that may need repair or conservation;
• Updating all data held relating to the archives;
• Assisting the Head of Library Services with updating the front page of the online Library Catalogue.
• Overseeing the maintenance of furniture and equipment.
• Supervising students using the library to maintain a good working environment.
• Maintaining good order around the library and shelving stock.
• Assisting the Head of Library Services when needed for the smooth operation of the library.
• Dealing with all internal & external requests for information relating to Fettes, OFs, etc;
• Structuring and organising the numerous items currently held in the Fettes archives; • Cataloguing new items arriving in the archives;
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing support for processing or cataloguing.
• Preserving and protecting existing archive items;
• Covering for the Head of Library Services, eg at breaks, to attend meetings, Archivist:etc.
• Supervised Invigilation liaising with students and Houseparents.
• Organising and planning all archives displays around the College;
• Helping library users find materials to meet their needs, including use of any online resources and use of the library catalogue.
• Promoting the archives to the wider Fettes Community.
• Working towards and supporting the school vision and current school objectives as outlined in the school improvement plan.
• Assisting with administrative jobs such as stock takes, weeding and chasing overdue resources.
• Assisting the librarian with displays, events, activities to promote reading and encourage library use.
• Being the main link with the Prep School Library.
• Digitising certain items held within the archives;
Library Assistant:
• Life insurance scheme.
In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:
• Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
• Able to work on own initiative.
PERSON SPECIFICATION • Previous experience in a library, preferably a school library, or Bachelor of Library and Information Science • ICT proficient • Excellent communication skills • Organised and methodical • Resourceful • Approachable • Regard for young people • The ability to interact well with students and teachers.
BENEFITS This position is a term time only position (34 weeks) with 6 weeks paid holiday and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm with an hour for lunch. The salary will be up to £19,000, dependent on experience.
• Free parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations.
• Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• You will be opted into the Fettes Trust Non Teaching Staff Pension Scheme after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one and full details of it and your options will be made available to you prior to your opt in date. The Fettes Trust will contribute to the scheme and your contribution will be subject to the minimum overall combined employer and employee contribution limits set by the Pensions Regulator. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 10% of base salary.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The closing date is 12 noon on Thursday, 29th September 2022, with interviews being held within a fortnight of the closing date. Applications including the details of 2 referees should be made via the Fettes College page on www.TES.com or by email to recruitment@fettes.com. All applicants are asked to provide, as well as a CV, a covering letter setting out how you meet the person specification and what you feel you can bring to this role. Our Head of Library Services, Ms Cindy Colson, is available to have an informal conversation with any potential candidate prior to applying. If this is of interest to you, please contact recruitment@fettes.com to arrange a time to speak with Cindy.
An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references being obtained from your referees and a clean report being obtained on you from the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme in view of the contact you will have with children during your normal duties. New staff at Fettes join a friendly and supportive team with a vibrant mixture of age and experience. We value every member of staff’s contribution to the life of the school. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are keen to welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds into our staff body. If you would like a friendly conversation with an employee who identifies as an ethnic minority, please feel free to contact Sara Medel Jiménez (s.medeljimenez@fettes.com) who will be happy to share her experience of Fettes.
As well as our teaching staff we employ over 220 Operational Staff across many departments, including Estates, Security, Housekeeping, Finance, Admissions and Marketing with a pervading sense of community amongst staff, students and parents alike.
Fettes College is a leading HMC co educational boarding and day school close to the heart of Edinburgh. It has a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence underpinned by outstanding pastoral care. Fettes opened its doors in 1870 and became fully co educational in 1980: it is now an independent school of some 770 students. There are ~590 students in the Senior School (13 18 years) and ~190 students in the Preparatory School (7 13 years). The academic staff in the College consists of the Head and ~90 members of the Common Room. Our Prep School shares the same site and consists of a further ~30 teaching staff. The school stands on a magnificent site of 100 acres, but still within walking distance of Edinburgh’s city centre. The historic main building holds the Chapel, Library, the English, Classics and History Departments as well as the Medical Centre and two boarding houses. A large purpose built teaching block (the Spens Building) houses Art, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, and Music. The Theatre, Science Laboratories and Dining Hall are adjacent. The Preparatory School and seven further boarding houses (including Craigleith, a purpose built U6th House) are also on the campus. Our sports facilities (including extensive playing fields, two all weather pitches and a private Health Club) are excellent.
ABOUT FETTES
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THE AIMS OF THE COLLEGE Fettes College will ensure that our students: • Feel valued and respected as individuals •
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Receive the highest possible quality of education, engaging them in rigorous and relevant opportunities in a dynamic curriculum that creates lifelong learners Feel safe, have a sense of personal worth, are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, while possessing a willingness to take on responsibility Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves a sense of self confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners, leadership skills and teamwork Value a sense of community surrounded by inspirational caring staff Feel represented and are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion.
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