19 Oct
Trafford College
Stretford
Job description
Library Services Facilitator (Term Time Only)
Hours : 36.25 hours
Working 40.63 weeks (paid for 49.83 weeks to include accrued annual leave)
Salary : £21,676.05 (£22,191 - £23,679 full time equivalent salary)
Location : Altrincham Campus, Stretford Campus (although requirements across the Group may require cover at other sites as agreed with Programme Leader / Head Of Studies)
An opportunity has arisen for Library Services Facilitator to join The Trafford College Group (TCG) and play a leading role in realising our vision to unlock the potential and foster the success of all our learners by providing effective learning spaces and resources to support independent learning.
About you :
We are looking for someone who can work within our libraries, providing effective learning spaces and resources to support independent learning and a welcoming service for all members of the College.
You will provide support and a high quality of customer service to the users of the Library which will include good oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully with staff and students will be essential.
You will have excellent customer service skills, be organised and able to handle regular, routine tasks. You will have experience of using a range of ICT software, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
The Job :
You will provide a service to students and staff; answering queries, assisting with the use of IT and resources, and supporting students to focus on their studies.
You will deliver library inductions to both students and staff, delivering independent research and study skills sessions to groups of learners alongside teaching staff throughout the academic year.
You will also liaise with designated FE curriculum teams to ensure the library has the relevant resources for the curriculum area.
in order to be successful in this role you must have a level 3 Library or initial teaching / training qualification (e.g.
PTLLS) or a commitment to achieve within two years and Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent. A level 2 IT qualification (e.
g. ECDL) would be desirable.
About TSCG : -A Great Place to Work
The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College.
The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham,
Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple.
Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being.
Employment at Trafford College Group brings many benefits including : -
Benefits
- 48 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)
- Generous contributory company pension scheme
- Childcare discounts
- Onsite Starbucks
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous Professional Development
- Free Parking
Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions.
We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all.
As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.
The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant.
If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing date for receipt of applications : 28thJune 2024
This position is open to direct applicants only
We look forward to receiving an application from you
▶️ Library Services Facilitator
🖊️ Trafford College
📍 Stretford