Librarian and Administrative Support Officer

Randstad Education; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Wellbeing cash plan

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Librarian and Administrative Support Officer in Tottenham to manage the Learning Resources Centre and support reading initiatives across key stages.

The role covers LRC operations, literacy promotion, and providing student and curriculum support with flexible hours including after-hours study support.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) plus GCSE English and Mathematics.
• Minimum 3 years in an inner-city school or educational setting, with proven experience in library management and reading schemes.
• Solid knowledge of library management systems, the National Curriculum (especially English), and strong organisational capabilities.
• Willingness to support flexible hours, including out-of-academy community links and after-hours study support.

Responsibilities

• LRC Operations: Supervise, organise, and timetable the LRC and study centers; manage resource budgets, record-keeping, and ICT maintenance.
• Literacy Promotion: Collaborate with the English and Media departments to organise annual Book Weeks, author visits, and promote reading schemes like Accelerated Reader.
• Student & Curriculum Support: Guide students and staff in resource selection, deliver information-skills training, and run lunchtime, break, and after-school homework/study clubs.
• Community & Staff Engagement: Participate in parent evenings, deliver staff INSET training, and liaise with library networks.

Skills

library management systems

National Curriculum English

organisational capabilities

Education

Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Librarian and Administrative Support Officer

Salary: £14.50 - £15.00 per hour

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term (Starting September 2026)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time + 2 weeks)

Location: Tottenham, London

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Librarian and Administrative Support Officer to manage our Learning Resources Centre (LRC). In this dynamic role, you will foster a stimulating, organised, and inclusive learning environment, driving a culture of reading for pleasure and academic success across all key stages.

Key Responsibilities

• LRC Operations: Supervise, organise, and timetable the LRC and study centers; manage resource budgets, record-keeping, and ICT maintenance.


• Literacy Promotion: Collaborate with the English and Media departments to organise annual Book Weeks, author visits, and promote reading schemes like Accelerated Reader.


• Student & Curriculum Support: Guide students and staff in resource selection, deliver information-skills training, and run lunchtime, break, and after-school homework/study clubs.


• Community & Staff Engagement: Participate in parent evenings, deliver staff INSET training, and liaise with library networks.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) plus GCSE English and Mathematics.


• Experience: Minimum 3 years in an inner-city school or educational setting, with proven experience in library management and reading schemes.


• Skills: Solid knowledge of library management systems, the National Curriculum (especially English), and strong organisational capabilities.


• Flexibility: Willingness to support flexible hours, including out-of-academy community links and after-hours study support.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme contributions.


• Comprehensive Wellbeing Cash Plan, performance and loyalty bonuses.


• Access to top-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression programs.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and satisfactory references.