Library and Resource Officer (Rye College)

Job Description

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Midday Monday 28 September 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone: 01797 222545
Email: Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org
Website: https://www.ryecollege.co.uk/Work-With-Us/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Library and Learning Resource Officer.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience;
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers;
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.

• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.

• Access to the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.

• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

• A Trust in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.