Librarian

Deer Park School; Deer Park (Clarke); On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week October half term

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Public sector pension

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Deer Park School in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Librarian (20 hours per week, 10.30am–2.30pm, term-time only) to support the Learning Resource Centre and promote reading across the school.

You will assist staff and students with enquiries, input catalogue data, and help facilitate ICT use and book clubs. First Aid certification is desirable, with duties at the reception desk and handling loans.

Qualifications

• First Aid certificate; ability to support First Aid room.
• Assist staff and students with enquiries.
• Input data into the library catalogue.

Responsibilities

• Champion literacy; promote the Learning Resource Centre to staff and students.
• Assist staff and students with enquiries and promote RLC use and ICT.
• Manage loan and reference collections; operate the Reception desk.

Job description

Librarian - 20 hours per week, 10.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks). Grade B - Step 1 Actual Annual Salary £11,608.84 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £25,614).

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week October half term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

About the Role:

• In this exciting role, you will be a champion for literacy, playing a pivotal role in:
• Assist both staff and students with enquiries.
• Promote the Learning Resource Centre to both staff and students.
• Facilitate the use of ICT and technology based in the Resource Centre and promote the use of all available technologies including the internet.
• Hold a First Aid certificate and support/deputise for First Aid room as necessary.
• To work the Reception desk, and ensure that loan and reference collections are effectively managed.
• Input data into the library catalogue.
• Support the English Curriculum Lead with promoting the Learning Resources Centre to further encourage and develop whole class use and individual pupil use.
• In consultation with the English Curriculum Lead, create a programme of events such as reading groups and book clubs.

We would also welcome applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching.

We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes.

Our staff form a collective team that makes a difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.