Vacancies

TERM TIME PLUS/PERMANENT

IMMEDIATE START

Chigwell School is seeking a well-qualified, energetic and committed individual to become librarian at Chigwell School. The successful candidate will play a leading role developing the Senior School Library, promoting reading, independent learning, and teaching across the School. The School is passionate about developing our pupils as inquisitive and independent learners. The library, at the heart of the School, is a busy, vibrant facility that is well used by the school community, supporting both teaching and learning activities.

Background

Founded in 1629 by Samuel Harsnett, the son of a Colchester baker who went on to become Archbishop of York, Chigwell School stands on its original site with the original school building still in use. However, whilst Chigwell of today is conscious of its long-standing history, it is a forward-looking, ambitious, co-educational independent school of 930 pupils aged four to eighteen. It enjoys excellent facilities, a dedicated staff, bright and hardworking pupils, and a site of 100 acres. There is a small community of international boarders.

Chigwell is a high performing school. As well as being an academic school, Chigwell has the reputation for providing a rich and full education, with plenty of opportunities for all pupils who are enthusiastic, co-operative and able.

There are over a hundred teachers and together with the support staff, there is a friendly, mutually-supportive atmosphere. All teaching staff contribute to the extra-curricular programme.

The Role

The new School Librarian will manage and develop all aspects of the Senior School Library to meet the needs of pupils and staff and will play a key role enhancing teaching and learning at Chigwell School. He or she will lead the strategy for the development of a library which is integrated in the life of the whole school, reflective of its aims and values, responsive to the fast- changing worlds of communications and information technology and meets the needs of young people in the 21^st century.

Essential Qualifications for the role are a Library/Information Studies degree or first degree with a postgraduate library qualification. The successful candidate should have experience of working with children of all ages and ideally with those of secondary age and of managing a library. Sound knowledge of literature for young people, enthusiasm and a passion for promoting literacy are equally important for this role.

TERM TIME PLUS/PERMANENT-IMMEDIATE START

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Librarian to join us in our busy library at Chigwell School. The library is at the heart of the school; a busy, vibrant facility that is well used by the school community, supporting both teaching and learning activities. The main duties of the post holder are to support the School Librarian in the management and development of the Senior School Library in order to provide an efficient service to pupils and staff.

The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of literature, enthusiasm and a passion for promoting literacy. Good communication, customer service and ICT skills are equally important for this role

The School

Founded in 1629 by Samuel Harsnett, the son of a Colchester baker who went on to become Archbishop of York, Chigwell School stands on its original site with the original school building still in use. However, whilst Chigwell of today is conscious of its long-standing history, it is a forward-looking, ambitious, co-educational independent school of 970 pupils aged four to eighteen. It enjoys excellent facilities, a dedicated staff, bright and hardworking pupils, and a site of 100 acres. There is a small community of international boarders.

Chigwell is a high performing school. As well as being an academic school, Chigwell has the reputation for providing a rich and full education, with plenty of opportunities for all pupils who are enthusiastic, co-operative and able. There are over a hundred teachers and together with the support staff, there is a friendly, mutually-supportive atmosphere.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition the School provides a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a well-developed sense of community.

An application form and a full job description for the roles can be accessed directly above.

Applicants should complete the application form in full and sent to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org

The Bursar, Mr James Rea, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5711 or by e-mail to bursar@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 7^th March 2021. Early applications are welcome.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Chigwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS.