K Open Learning Centre Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the Open Learning Centre is a calm place of study and a base for cover lessons.

To promote the space to Upper School students for reading and independent study

To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing the Open Learning Centre

Implement and review the Open Learning Centre policy

Support the school’s values and ethos including the support of detentions and homework catch-up (until 4pm)

Facilitate the effective use of the KOLC for cover lessons

Ensure the area is kept in a good and tidy order

Maintain library software and administration of student accounts; organise and scan student records

Work in partnership with IT Support to ensure equipment is working effectively and safely

Supporting the students

Advise students on suitable texts according to reading age and interest

Supervise the space during students before and after school and during both lunchtimes.

Coordinate the work of 6th Form Prefects, Library Prefects, Library Monitors and volunteers.

Ensure a productive and calm working environment

Assist students in their use of the resources: research, library skills and categorisation

Supporting the curriculum

Facilitate effective cover lessons and interventions

Develop awareness of any relevant learning platforms

Liaise with teachers regarding any resources utilised in the curriculum

Support the Literacy Coordinator in the promotion of reading and the library

Replenish library stock

Support KS4 Admin tasks

For full details of the job description and person specification, as well as further details about the school, please refer to the candidate pack.