Librarian & Target Literacy/EAL support

Our Academy

Shenley Academy has been on an incredible journey, having been judged as inadequate in October 2018 to an overall judgement of Good in July 2021, with:

·       outstanding leadership and management

·       outstanding personal development

·       outstanding behaviour and attitudes.

We are a forward-thinking and dynamic 11-16 academy set in a beautiful 37-acre site in Birmingham. Our moto is ‘building futures, changing lives’ and our most recent OFSTED report states:

“..this is exactly what happens here. Everyone involved in the school is committed to every pupil’s welfare, well-being and academic success. Pupils’ mental health is front and centre in leaders’ thinking and decision making”, OFSTED July 2021

https://shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/about/ofsted-reports/

The curriculum is at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to providing our pupils with an exceptional education and wider school experience, supporting every individual to achieve the very best possible outcomes.

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Librarian, Target Literacy/EAL support to join the tram here at Shenley Academy. The successful candidate will promote the use of the library, supporting students' learning and their development into confident, independent readers and supporting whole school literacy aims.

Reporting to the Academy’s Literacy Lead, this post holder will be accountable for:

• Co-ordinating and supporting teachers with the booking and delivery of our immersive technology facility (training will be given)
• Work with targeted students on literacy, reading and EAL support through group intervention and 1:1 work.
• Ensuring that the library is stocked with an up-to-date range of relevant books and resources.
• Liaising with teaching colleagues regarding their requirements and recommendations
• Developing a purchasing strategy that ensures the library continuously provides high quality, up to date and appropriate resources, both in print and online. 

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

Salary: SCP9 - 17 - £20,399- £23,610 - FTE: £23,194 - £26,845

In return the trust offers:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

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E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.

Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professional across the country.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.