Librarian

Bury Church of England High School; Bury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing & support

EDI training

Leave entitlement 25 days

Lunch allowance

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Bury Church of England High School invites applications for a part-time Librarian, 20 hours per week during term time plus one additional day. The role, within the Bishop Fraser Trust, offers opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive school community.

The post requires safeguarding knowledge, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and a friendly, professional approach.
• Passion for helping young people thrive and achieve their potential.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism and models those qualities for students.
• Sound safeguarding knowledge and child-protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• The post holder must carry out duties in line with the school's aims and to enhance its good reputation.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Student development

Integrity & professionalism

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible working

Work under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Job description

LIBRARIAN

GRADE F SCP 17 – 23 (£31,022- £34,344)

ACTUAL SALARY £14,550.61 - £16,250.70

20 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 1 DAY

PERMENANT

REQUIRED ASAP

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

1. Is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.
2. Has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students’ attainment and personal development.
3. Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students.
4. Has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
5. Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
6. Is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines.
7. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

The post holder must, at all times, carry out his or her duties and responsibilities in accordance with the aims of the school and in such a manner as to enhance the good reputation of the school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
2. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
3. Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
5. Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews.
6. Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
7. A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
8. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
9. Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
10. Fantastic facilities
11. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC