Librarian

Eteach International; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Llanwern High School in Newport is seeking a Reading Culture and Library Coordinator to lead reading for pleasure and manage the school library as an inclusive, inspiring learning space. You will deliver engaging library lessons, foster confident young readers, and coordinate book clubs, author visits, and themed events across the curriculum.

We are looking for a highly organised, imaginative candidate who loves reading and can engage pupils of all interests.

Qualifications

• Lead development of reading for pleasure across the school.
• Manage the library as a welcoming, inclusive learning space.
• Deliver engaging library lessons and support pupils as readers.
• Coordinate school-wide reading initiatives and events.
• Strengthen links with families, libraries and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver library lessons and reading activities to pupils.
• Coordinate book clubs, author visits, competitions and themed events.
• Manage library resources and circulation systems.
• Support pupil-led activities and reading development across the curriculum.

Skills

Reading culture

Library management

Event planning

Collaboration

Reading development

Tools

Library management system

Job description

# LibrarianEmployer: Llanwern High SchoolLocation: Eastern Newport, NewportContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: 25 hour per week / Term timeSalary: Grade 5Posted: 28th September 2026Expires: 1st November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576536* Share :* PrintWe are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Reading Culture and Library Coordinator to lead the development of reading for pleasure across our school and manage our library as a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring learning environment.The successful candidate will deliver engaging library lessons, support pupils in developing confidence and independence as readers, and encourage them to explore a diverse range of texts. They will coordinate whole-school initiatives such as book clubs, author visits, competitions and themed events, working closely with staff to promote reading across the curriculum.The role also includes managing library resources and systems, supporting pupil-led activities and strengthening links with families, local libraries and community organisations.We are looking for a highly organised and imaginative individual with a genuine love of reading and the ability to inspire young people of all interests and abilities.Closing date of Sunday 1st NovemberShortlisting W/C – 2nd NovemberInterviews W/C – 9th NovemberStart Date – ASAPAdvertised ExternallyWe are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.### AttachmentsAdvertLlanwern High Librarian Job Deacription\\_Final280926### Safeguarding Statement:We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.