Academy Librarian

Charnwood College; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 14,436 - 17,645; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Charnwood College is seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to lead and develop our school library as a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring learning environment. You will support literacy, independent learning and reading for pleasure, helping to foster a lifelong love of reading among our students.

The post is part-time, term-time only (26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with a pro rata NJC06 salary and benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme and wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is highly organised, approachable and proactive with excellent communication and IT skills.
• A passion for books, literacy and learning, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Ability to inspire students to develop confidence in reading and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school library as a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
• Support literacy, independent learning and reading for pleasure across the school.
• Foster a lifelong love of reading among students and build positive relationships.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Reading promotion

Education

Library qualification (certificate/diploma)

Tools

Library management system

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and student-focused Librarian to lead and develop our secondary school library as a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring learning environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting literacy, independent learning and reading for pleasure across the school, helping to foster a lifelong love of reading among our students.

This is a part-time, term time only post, working 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

About our Academy

Charnwood College is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 school with a recent Ofsted inspection rating of Good in all areas. The campus spans 40 acres and offers a range of sports, arts and technology facilities. The school follows ‘The Charnwood Way’ to create a positive, learning culture in which all students are immersed.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: NJC06 £25,989 FTE (actual salary £16,041 per annum, pro rata)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, approachable and proactive, with excellent communication and IT skills.

They will have a passion for books, literacy and learning, together with the ability to build positive relationships with young people and inspire students of all abilities to develop confidence in reading and research.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference to students' educational experience and wellbeing by creating an environment where reading, curiosity and learning can flourish.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.