Librarian

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School in Torquay is seeking a Librarian to manage and develop the school library as a welcoming, inspiring learning space that promotes reading for pleasure.

We are looking for an inclusive, enthusiastic and caring person who can support pupils across the curriculum and help embed a love of books throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Manage and develop the school library as a welcoming, organised learning space.
• Promote reading for pleasure and support pupils across the curriculum.
• Be inclusive, enthusiastic and caring to engage all children.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the school library.
• Foster reading for pleasure across the curriculum.
• Support pupils' learning through library activities.
• Work in line with safeguarding policies.

Job description

All Saints Babbacombe are seeking to appoint a Librarian. The purpose of this role is to manage and develop the school library as a welcoming, organised and inspiring learning environment that promotes reading for pleasure and supports pupils learning across the curriculum.

We are looking for someone who is inclusive, enthusiastic and caring. The applicants need to have patience, resilience and a drive to make reading at the forefront of children’s school experience.

All saints Babbacombe Primary School is led by Headteacher, Mr Andy Pugsley, with an amazing staffing team to support him. Children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, through a range of different opportunities both holistically and academically. The staff at All saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School go above and beyond for the children and families and strive to attain the very highest standards in their academic learning, whilst encouraging their pupils to show the values of aspiration, compassion, collaboration, ready, respectful and safe.

The Academy is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

We will offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic and polite children
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos
• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development
• A chance to join an amazing staff team and become an important part of Team ASB.

Your completed application form should be submitted by 9am on 28th September 2026 Interviews will be held on 6th October 2026.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.