Cover Librarian

LTE Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Cover Librarian to join their team in Hull and East Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have a passion for books and supporting others, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working in a dynamic environment, engaging with students and staff to ensure smooth library operations. Competitive benefits include holiday pay and pension contributions.

Benefits

Holiday pay included

Significant Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• To hold Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification or be willing to work towards it.
• To hold Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff with their information needs.
• Ensure the library runs smoothly.

Skills

High Attention to detail

Effective communication

Inter-personal skills

Customer-facing experience

Education

Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification

Level 2 qualifications in literacy

Level 2 qualifications in numeracy

Job description

Do you have a passion for books, resources, and helping others access knowledge? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Library Support Officer to join our vibrant team! If you love working in a dynamic environment, supporting students and staff with their information needs, and ensuring our library runs smoothly, this is the perfect role for you. Bring your passion for learning, excellent organisational skills, and commitment to supporting education to help create a welcoming and efficient library experience!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Full Sutton as a Cover Librarian. This position is offered on a permanent ad‑hoc basis. It is a zero‑hour contract.

Position: Cover Librarian

Responsibilities & Requirements

• High Attention to detail
• Effective communication & inter‑personal skills
• Experience of working in a customer‑facing role
• To hold Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification or be willing to work towards achieving within an agreed timescale
• To hold Level 2 qualifications in literacy, numeracy

About Novus

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Benefits

• Holiday pay included within your hourly pay rate (12.07% of base hourly pay rate)
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension)
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.