Librarian and Reading Co-ordinator

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A positive working environment

Supportive staff team

Career development within a multi-acad

Job summary

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, a Church of England school in Leicester, is seeking a dedicated library worker to promote reading among students and inspire enthusiasm for reading schemes. You will collaborate with teachers across faculties to ensure the library enhances curriculum delivery and student engagement.

The role offers a positive working environment, strong staff support, and opportunities for career development within our expanding multi-academy trust. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Promotes reading to young people.
• Ability to work with teachers across faculties.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Promote reading across the school and support pupils in developing enthusiasm for reading.
• Work with staff to ensure the library supports curriculum delivery and resource use.
• Maintain a welcoming, well-organised library environment and help students engage with reading schemes.

Job description

We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating library space. The right individual will be passionate about reading and committed to promoting reading across the school; keen to work with young people to develop their enthusiasm for reading and their interaction with a reading scheme.

They will work closely with teachers from all faculties to ensure the library contributes effectively to the delivery of the curriculum and supports students to develop skills necessary to make effective use of the resources.

What we can offer you:

• A positive working environment
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust

Working Hours:

37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 16:00pm & Friday 08:00am - 15:30pm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leicester.

The vacancy closes on Tuesday 29th September 2026

Interviews will take place on w/c 5th October 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Stacey Nicholls, PA to the Principal on 01162780232 or at [e-mail]

Website: www.samworth.tgacademy.org.uk

School Address: Trenant Road, Leicester, LE2 6UA