Lead School Library Service Librarian | Inspire Reading

Northumberland County Council; Ashington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount schemes

Staff networks

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Schools Library Service Librarian to lead, develop and champion our service across Northumberland and beyond. Fixed term until March 2027, part-time 18.5 hours per week at Guidepost, supporting schools and learners with high-quality library provision.

You will collaborate with schools, teachers and partners, promote reading and literacy, provide professional guidance, and work with the full-time Librarian to deliver an excellent customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Level 6 or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent
• Chartered Librarian status (MCLIP) or working towards Chartership
• Excellent influencing, networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong customer and service improvement focus
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a close-knit team

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of a high-quality Schools Library Service.
• Provide expert professional advice and guidance to educational settings.
• Promote and market the service to teachers, headteachers, trust leaders, academies and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the education sector.
• Advocate for reading, literacy and the value of school library provision.
• Work collaboratively alongside and support our full-time Librarian to deliver an excellent customer-focused service.
• Identify opportunities to grow and enhance the service across Northumberland and beyond.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Networking

Customer service

Influencing

Education

Level 6 or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science

Chartered Librarian status (MCLIP) or working towards Chartership

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Schools Library Service Librarian to lead, develop and champion our service across Northumberland and beyond. Fixed term until March 2027, part-time 18.5 hours per week at Guidepost, supporting schools and learners with high-quality library provision.

You will collaborate with schools, teachers and partners, promote reading and literacy, provide professional guidance, and work with the full-time Librarian to deliver an excellent customer-focused service.