Librarian

The Mercian Trust; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Brownhills is looking for a dynamic Librarian to enhance phonics and reading interventions. The role emphasizes safeguarding and student welfare, working in a supportive and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will engage with students and families to foster a high-performing learning atmosphere. Join us to make a significant impact in our academy community.

Qualifications

• Dynamic librarian role focusing on phonics and reading intervention.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Active engagement with students, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding and the welfare of students.
• Participate in recruitment vetting procedures.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience in phonics

Reading intervention skills

Engagement with students

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting and innovative time for the Academy and we are looking to appoint colleagues who are inspirational, enthusiastic, and clear about what constitutes outstanding outcomes for all students. We offer the support of a strong, hard‑working team and the opportunity to work with students who meet high expectations. The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

Role

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Librarian with experience and skills in phonics and reading intervention desired.

About Shire Oak Academy

At Shire Oak Academy we will invest in you and support you to reach your potential. As a school we are only as good as the people we work with and to ensure that we get the best from our young people, we need to make sure that we also get the best from our staff. Relationships matter and this is at the heart of what we do every day in our school and as one of 12 schools within the Mercian Trust. Shire Oak Academy is not the easier school to work in currently, but we encourage you to visit to see we are far more than our most recent Ofsted report. We have a new Leadership Team, led by experienced Headteacher Matthew Everett and we would welcome applications from those wishing to join us on the exciting journey that Shire Oak is currently on. We are a community secondary school in Walsall Wood and proud of our inclusivity. Our ethos is built upon #BeIncredible and we accept that young people are going to make mistakes, but through positive interactions and support we will help to ensure that they fall less often and can reflect and learn from their mistakes and #BeIncredible in all that they do. Through our House System, and form tutors, we provide the care and support that is needed for all individuals and their families, including healthy competition. Everyone within the academy is expected to be an active member of their house, students and staff alike. We offer a knowledge rich curriculum, including the full spectrum of creative subjects, and an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. Our drama shows, sports teams, and a wide array of trips contribute to the cultural capital of our students. The design of our building is unique, a huge campus at the highest point in Walsall with incredible views and top of the range facilities, including sport, technology and photography spaces. Come and see what Shire Oak Academy has to offer – you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Role: Librarian (dynamic) with a focus on phonics and reading intervention is desirable.
• Support safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people as part of the Academy community.
• Adhere to safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies; participate in vetting procedures as part of recruitment.
• Engage with students, staff, and families to promote an inclusive and high‑performing learning environment.

For more information, visit the Academy website: www.shireoakacademy.co.uk