Librarian

eTeach UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a part-time Librarian to manage the library. Responsibilities include overseeing resources and supporting students. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, along with strong independent, communication, and organisation skills. This role offers a salary of £19,689 - £20,647 per annum and comes with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to CPD opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Understand both general library practices and school library practices.
• Demonstrate an ability to support students in both pastoral and academic capacities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the library, promoting learning and reading.
• Care for print and digital resources.
• Issue and discharge resources using the library computer system.

Skills

Independent skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

ICT skills

Ability to support students

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience working in a Library and good computer skills? Do your strengths lie in data organisation? As a Librarian, you will manage and oversee the library, supporting our staff, students and visitors by fostering a place of love for learning and reading. You will be organised and efficient in bookkeeping, digital prints and computer skills to promote the benefits of our library.

Details

This is a temporary, part-time position working 32.5 hours per week, term-time only. The position is to cover a maternity leave and is available until 5 April 2026. Should the maternity leave end for any reason, this position may end earlier.

About us

The Trinity Catholic School a Voluntary Academy is a successful secondary and sixth-form school located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted rated Good School. We are part of Our Lady of Our Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, and we bring together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Our school is a high-achieving, value-driven community that nurtures students\' academic, musical and personal growth, making it an inspiration and rewarding place to work.

You will

• Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Strong independent, communication, organisation and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Understand both general library practices and school library practices.
• Respond to requests face-to-face or via phone and email.
• Care for our print and digital resources.
• Issue and discharge of resources using the library computer system.
• Demonstrate an ability to support students both in a pastoral and academic capacity.
• Have a commitment for the best outcome for all students.
• Preserve a welcoming and well-organised library, including producing displays and signs.
• Support students with understanding and positive engagement by working thoughtfully.

Why work for us?

• We offer: Actual salary of £19,689 - £20,647 per annum (OLOL Band 3; Scale Points 3 – 6)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact us to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)

Closing Date: Monday 29 September at 9.00am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks, including online searches, are required.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and backgrounds, including those who are not Catholic but are supportive of our values. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer, encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

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