Librarian

Manor Drive Secondary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Drive Secondary Academy in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Librarian to manage the Academy Library, support reading interventions, and assist staff and students with information needs. The role involves supervising study areas and working with the literacy lead to promote reading and learning.

DBS checks and references are required. Closing date for applications is 10.00am Monday 18 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an academic library or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Academy Library to be economical, efficient and effective.
• Supervise study areas and support reading interventions during registration and enrichment.
• Assist staff and students with information retrieval and literacy support.

Skills

Library management

Information literacy

Student support

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Librarian to join the Manor Drive Secondary Academy. The Librarian would be responsible managing an economical, efficient and effective Academy Library, supervising study and assisting staff and students seeking information. The Librarian will work closely with the literacy lead and support in running reading interventions during registration and enrichment. The successful candidate would have an interest in reading material and a desire to help students to reach their potential.

The Manor Drive Secondary Academy is a new educational setting in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Manor Drive is an ideal place to both start and enhance your career, in a small team with high expectations. Whilst being innovative and dynamic Academies, we have traditional values and high standards both for our students and staff. Staff are extremely supportive with ambitions of exceptional outcomes for all.

Closing date: 10.00am Monday 18 October 2026

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS enclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

We welcome questions from prospective applicants, please contact, Penny Noble by email: [e-mail]