Library Assistant including Silent Study

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Permanent, Term Time only (39 weeks a year)

Part-time 13.5 hours per week Monday – Wednesday 10.00am – 2.30pm

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Silent Study Supervisor / Library Assistant who enjoys working face-to-face with a wide range of students aged 16-19-years-old.

As a part of our friendly team you will support students in their studies by helping them access College Library resources, whether that’s issuing books, helping them to access online e-books and websites and importantly maintaining a quiet studious environment. In addition, you will be assisting students with general IT queries such as how to print or format a document. The role will also involve ongoing maintenance of our website to ensure information is correct for both teachers and students, so good IT skills would be an advantage.

The full-time annual salary for the role is £21,731 inclusive of the fringe allowance. The actual annual salary, based on 0.317 FTE (3 days/ 13.5 hours a week) is £6,897.

A full College application form will need to be completed. We are unable to accept CVs only. The application form and a full applicant information pack can be downloaded from
the Working For Us page on the College website www.godalming.ac.uk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Study Supervisor/Library Assistant

Summary of Job

To provide Library administrative support service to Godalming College and to maintain that service to a high standard to enable the provision of quality education.

Responsibilities

The Study Supervisor/Library Assistantwill be responsible to the Head of ILC Services for:

• The input of data into the Heritage Library Management computer system
• Assisting staff and students with routine Library enquiries
• Assisting students with routine software enquiries
• Supervising the Silent Study area
• The welcoming of visitors to the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) Library
• Routine administration
• Good order and maintenance of Library stock

Checking online resources and updating spreadsheet information.

• The operation of reprographic and photocopying equipment
• The answering of enquiries on behalf of the Independent Learning Centre Library Manager and to take messages when the Independent Learning Centre Library Manager is not available
• The answering of telephone enquiries from parents or guardians and any other outside agencies on behalf of the Independent Learning Centre Library Manager
• The maintenance of files and other records in accordance with College policy

The Study Supervisor/Library Assistant will undertake other duties as agreed between the post-holder and the Head of ILC Services.

This job description may be varied according to the needs of the College from time to time.

Person Specification

You will need;

• A good general education
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Good keyboard and IT skills
• Good administration skills
• A good affinity with young people in the 16-19 age range and an appreciation of the challenges and behaviour that may be associated with them.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 13.5 per week

Salary: Up to £21,731.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial planning services
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Godalming: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 18/04/2023