Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator (Jarrow School)

North East Combined Authority; Jarrow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jarrow School in Jarrow is seeking an experienced Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator to manage, develop and promote the centre, with responsibility for organising and delivering Accelerated Reader and other literacy resources for the school.

The successful candidate will have experience in a library or educational setting and a commitment to supporting young people. DBS checks will be carried out as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library or educational establishment.
• Ability to manage and promote a Learning Resource Centre.
• Experience delivering Accelerated Reader or similar literacy programs.
• Commitment to supporting and developing young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and promote the Learning Resource Centre.
• Organise and deliver Accelerated Reader and literacy resources for the school.
• Collaborate with other schools as required.
• Support staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Skills

Organisation

Literacy support

Accelerated Reader

Job description

Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator

37hpw (Term Time Only)

(Jarrow School, South Tyneside)

£34,811 pa pro rata

Required for 12 October 2026 (or as soon as possible after this date)

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Learning Resource Centre co-ordinator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, development and promotion of the Learning Resource Centre. They will also be responsible for the organisation and delivery of Accelerated Reader and/or any other literacy-based resources in the school. The current postholder also works with our primary schools.

Candidates should therefore have experience of working in either a library or an educational establishment and be committed to the support and development of young people.

Staff well-being is high priority at Jarrow School and achieving a good work/life balance is an area of real importance to us.

Jarrow School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may also carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 18 September 2026.