Learning Resource Centre Manager (Library) - Westborough High School

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear and shared values

Professional development

Stimulating work environment

Support leadership team

Job summary

Westborough High School, located at Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, invites applications for an enthusiastic Learning Resource Centre Manager (Library). This role offers 37 hours per week, term-time plus three days, with a permanent contract and a salary of £28,596 to £30,057.

The successful candidate will manage and develop our library, create an inclusive, engaging reading environment, and inspire pupils to read for pleasure.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for books, reading and literacy.
• Passion for encouraging young people to read for pleasure.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and purposeful library environment.
• Manage and develop an engaging and accessible range of books and resources.
• Support pupils in developing independent learning, research and information skills.
• Work with teaching staff to support curriculum and reading priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day library service and develop opportunities to foster reading.
• Promote reading across the school via displays, events and initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with external organisations to broaden reading experiences.
• Ensure library provision is inclusive for all pupils, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Monitor pupil engagement with the library and reading provision.
• Collaborate with literacy team to reflect pupil needs in resources.

Skills

Enthusiasm for books

Reading for pleasure

Inclusive library environment

Independent learning support

Collaboration with staff

Organised and proactive

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Westborough High School

Hours

37 hours per week. Term time only plus 3 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Stockhill Street, Dewsbury WF13 2JE

Position type

Permanent

Grade

8

Salary

£28,596 - £30,057

Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant and happy learning community. We value all our staff and work together to make a difference to children’s lives.

Do you have a passion for books and reading and the enthusiasm to inspire young people to become lifelong readers?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and creative Learning Resource Centre Manager (Library) to manage and develop our Learning Resource Centre and help foster a strong culture of reading across our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging library environment where pupils are encouraged to read for pleasure, develop their confidence and become increasingly independent learners.

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring that our Learning Resource Centre is at the heart of school life. Alongside managing the day-to-day library service, the postholder will help develop opportunities that encourage pupils to discover new authors and genres, broaden their reading experiences and develop positive reading habits.

A key part of the role will be ensuring that library provision is inclusive and responsive to the needs of all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, reluctant readers and pupils with SEND. The postholder will also monitor pupil engagement with the library and contribute to the ongoing development of reading provision across the school.

Working closely with our literacy team and curriculum colleagues, you will ensure that the library provides a high-quality range of books and resources that reflects the interests, needs and reading abilities of our pupils. You will take an active role in promoting reading across the school through displays, events, reading initiatives, enrichment activities and opportunities such as author visits and partnerships with external organisations.

The Successful Candidate Will

• have a genuine enthusiasm for books, reading and literacy;
• be passionate about encouraging young people to read for pleasure;
• create a welcoming, inclusive and purposeful library environment;
• manage and develop an engaging and accessible range of books and resources;
• support pupils in developing independent learning, research and information skills;
• work effectively with teaching staff and the literacy team to support curriculum and reading priorities;
• develop creative activities, events and initiatives that increase pupil engagement with reading;
• be confident working with secondary-age pupils and establishing positive expectations for behaviour;
• use library systems effectively to manage, monitor and develop library provision; and
• be organised, proactive and able to manage the day-to-day operation of a busy school library.

Following the Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2026, Westborough achieved the green expected judgement in every category. Inspectors were highly complimentary about the quality of education provided at Westborough, recognising that ‘pupils are supported well to achieve.’ The inspectors praised the professional learning provided to staff and commented ‘ staff value this support and recognise how this shapes their practice,’ ‘staff are proud to work at the school.’ ‘ They feel supported by leaders who take workload and wellbeing into consideration’.

As a valued member of our team we can offer

• Clear and shared values and expectations
• A commitment to tailored professional development
• A stimulating work environment
• An experienced, highly committed and support leadership team

Westborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people and expects all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Children’s Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS.)

Please Refer To Our Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy

Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This is a position working in regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks and in accordance with KCSIE 2026 and are required to complete and return a self-declaration form prior to interview.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.