Librarian

City of Derby Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support network

Professional development

Inclusive organisation

Staff wellbeing benefits

Job summary

City of Derby Academy is seeking a proactive Librarian to manage and develop the school library as a vibrant learning hub. You will promote reading for pleasure, support literacy across the curriculum, and foster an inclusive environment for all students.

You will organise reading initiatives, manage the library system, and work with staff to enhance resources and interventions, helping students read, learn, and succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a library or educational setting is desirable.
• Commitment to promoting literacy and reading for pleasure.
• Ability to collaborate with teaching staff to support curriculum goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the school library as a welcoming, learning-focused space.
• Promote a strong reading-for-pleasure culture across the academy.
• Organise reading initiatives and support literacy and intervention programmes.
• Recommend resources and support curriculum planning with staff.
• Maintain and expand the library collection and resources.
• Manage book loans via the library management system and monitor usage.
• Create an inclusive environment that supports diverse languages and backgrounds.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Organised

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Library management system

Job description

A Librarian at City of Derby Academy 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. As City of Derby Academy serves a diverse student community with many different languages and backgrounds, the librarian is expected to create 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.

Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership

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