Learning Resource Centre Manager

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; London Borough of Redbridge; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Term-time only

Professional development

Wellbeing package

Healthcare benefits

Modern facilities

Résumé du poste

High‑Achieving Secondary School in Redbridge, East London, is seeking a Learning Resource Centre Manager to lead its library and literacy provision for students and staff.

You will oversee the library, promote reading for pleasure, and implement literacy initiatives to boost achievement. The role is permanent, term-time only, 36 hours per week, across 44.8 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,954–£29,202 (actual) and FTE scale £32,535–£33,987.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a school/educational setting.
• Experience mentoring or working with young people.
• A passion for reading, literacy and education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Positive, flexible and approachable attitude.
• Confidence to build relationships with staff, students and parents.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day management and development of the school's library and study centre.
• Create a welcoming learning environment that promotes independent study.
• Encourage and develop reading habits among students.
• Manage and deliver reading intervention programmes.
• Support the school's literacy strategy across the whole school.
• Organise and promote reading and literacy competitions.
• Develop displays and promotions to celebrate reading.
• Work with Heads of Department and pastoral teams to support student progress.
• Organise literacy-focused extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Manage library resources, stock and budget.

Connaissances

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Mentoring

Independent work

Formation

Level 3 qualification

Degree-level qualifications

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Learning Resource Centre Manager

High‑Achieving Secondary School | Redbridge, East London

36 Hours per Week | 44.8 Weeks per Year (Term Time Only) Permanent Position Salary: £27,954 - £29,202 per annum (actual salary)

Are you passionate about literacy, reading and helping young people develop a lifelong love of learning?

An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Redbridge is seeking to appoint an exceptional Learning Resource Centre Manager to lead and develop its thriving library and literacy provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who understands the vital role that reading plays in academic success and personal development.

The successful candidate will be at the heart of the school's teaching and learning culture, creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment that encourages reading for pleasure, independent study and academic excellence. You will work closely with students, teachers and school leaders to drive literacy initiatives and support the school's ongoing commitment to raising achievement.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day management and development of the school's library and study centre.
• Create a vibrant and welcoming learning environment that promotes independent study.
• Encourage and develop positive reading habits among students.
• Manage and deliver reading intervention programmes.
• Support the school's whole-school literacy strategy.
• Organise and promote reading, literacy and educational competitions.
• Develop engaging displays and promotional activities to celebrate reading success.
• Work alongside Heads of Department and pastoral teams to support student progress.
• Organise and run literacy-focused extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Manage library resources, stock and budget effectively.
• Promote the use of digital learning resources and e-book platforms.
• Support students during lessons, interventions and independent study sessions.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or working with young people.
• A genuine passion for reading, literacy and education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A positive, flexible and approachable attitude.
• The confidence to build strong relationships with staff, students and parents.

Desirable

• Degree‑level qualifications.
• Experience managing a library, learning resource centre or literacy provision.
• Knowledge of reading intervention programmes and literacy strategies.
• Experience contributing to student achievement and progress within a school setting.

What the School Offers

• A permanent term‑time‑only position.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping literacy across the school.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive employee wellbeing and healthcare benefits package.
• Modern facilities and resources.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' educational journeys.

Salary & Hours

Actual Salary: £27,954 - £29,202 per annum
FTE Salary: £32,535 - £33,987 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Weeks: 44.8 weeks per year (Term Time Only)

Learning Resource Centre Manager | Redbridge | Permanent | 36 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only | £27,954 - £29,202 Actual Salary

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