Librarian

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School; Compton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Employee benefits

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is seeking a proactive Librarian to manage and develop the school library as a vibrant learning hub. The role focuses on promoting a love of reading, supporting literacy, and collaborating with staff to integrate library resources with the curriculum.

You will maintain an attractive, inclusive space, oversee book loans via the library system, and monitor usage to adapt collections and initiatives for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a library or educational setting is desirable.
• Enthusiastic, organised and passionate about inspiring reading among young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Promote reading for pleasure and develop literacy through reading initiatives.
• Support literacy development and reading intervention programmes.
• Manage and develop the library resources to support curriculum and learning.
• Maintain and expand the library collection, monitor usage and borrowing trends.
• Operate the library management system to loan books and track inventory.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming space that encourages independent learning.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Relationship building

Reading promotion

Tools

Library management system

Job description

A Librarian at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School plays a vital role in supporting students' literacy, learning, and personal development. The position involves managing and developing the school library as a vibrant, welcoming space where students can read, study, and explore new interests. The librarian is responsible for promoting a strong reading-for-pleasure culture across the academy, encouraging students of all abilities to engage with books and develop a lifelong love of reading. This includes organising reading initiatives, supporting literacy and intervention programmes, recommending resources, and working closely with staff to support the curriculum. The role also involves maintaining and expanding the library's collection, managing book loans through the library management system, monitoring usage and borrowing trends, and ensuring the library remains an attractive and well‑organised learning environment and an inclusive space where all students feel supported, confident, and inspired to learn. Ultimately, the librarian contributes directly to the school's vision of improving students' life chances by fostering reading, independent learning, and academic success.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and passionate individual who can inspire a love of reading and learning among young people. The successful candidate will be committed to developing the library as a thriving hub of the school, promoting reading for pleasure and supporting students' literacy development. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff, and a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of all learners. Experience of working in a library or educational setting is desirable, but the academy also welcomes candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to learn. The ideal librarian will be proactive in managing and developing library resources, confident in supporting reading intervention programmes, and dedicated to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where every student feels encouraged to read, learn, and succeed.

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• Students feel safe, happy and supported
• High expectations drive achievement for all
• Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here

Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you'll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusion organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.