Librarian

The Langley; Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Langley is seeking a passionate individual to promote literacy and student engagement. The role offers flexibility with work-life balance, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive environment. Candidates will encourage a love for reading through various initiatives and partnerships. Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion is essential.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Enhanced funding for personal development

Staff discounts

On-site gym

Transport links

Job description

About the Role

We love our Library. It is open‑plan and sits at the heart of our Academy. Sometimes it is a place of reading and independent study. At other times it is a hive of activity with resident authors, competitions, and events. This role is perfect for somebody who enjoys the freedom to work independently and provides the scope to drive your ideas to promote reading and research within our student community. As a small multi‑Academy Trust, we have close collaboration. Links between primaries and our 6th form help our students share their delight in books and we provide our students with lots of opportunities to bring stories to life.

Key Opportunities

• Literacy Initiatives – reading aloud and Bedrock Learning programmes.
• Competitions – lively inter‑class reading challenges and promotions.
• Author and poet visits – sharing their work and sparking creativity, including our own author in residence.
• Local academic and cultural partnerships – pooling knowledge and resources.
• Central location – welcoming and supportive atmosphere. There is a buzz throughout the day.

Life at The Langley Academy

• Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning in lessons and achieve well in many subjects. Students report that it is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity. (Ofsted, 2023)
• Strong, supportive leadership team – mentoring and 1‑1 coaching from leaders across the Trust.
• Part of the Arbib Education Trust providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning, including on‑site museum exhibitions.

What We Offer

• Work‑life balance – innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities, early finish Fridays and a Trust Day offered in term time.
• Enhanced funding for personal development – to support our learning culture with mentoring and 1:1 coaching.
• Staff discounts – including staff discounts from Vivup Benefits and access to private healthcare.
• Healthy body and mind – free on‑site gym, cycle‑to‑work tax‑free scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, and wellbeing resources.
• On‑site parking facilities and transport links.

The Langley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Trust reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline.

For an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, contact our HR Manager, Rashida Adamjee at [e-mail]. You can also watch our video to hear why our colleagues love working here.