Librarian: Schools Library Service

Northumberland County Council; Sheepwash; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays rising

LGPS enrolment

Local government discount schemes

Staff networks

Job summary

Northumberland County Council's Schools Library Service is seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to lead, develop and champion the service across Northumberland and beyond. You will provide professional leadership, build relationships with schools and education partners, and help ensure the service meets evolving needs.

You'll work with a small team, promote reading and literacy, advocate for school library provision, and support a full-time Librarian to deliver a customer-focused service, including

Qualifications

• A Level 6 or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science (or related field).
• Chartered Librarian status (MCLIP) or commitment to Chartership.
• Excellent influencing, networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong customer and service improvement focus.
• Ability to work independently within a close-knit team.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-quality Schools Library Service.
• Provide expert professional advice and guidance to educational settings.
• Promote and market the service to teachers, headteachers, trust leaders, academies and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the education sector.
• Advocate for reading, literacy and the value of school library provision.
• Work collaboratively alongside and support our full-time Librarian to deliver an excellent customer-focused service.
• Identify opportunities to grow and enhance the service across Northumberland and beyond.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Networking

Project leadership

Education

Level 6 or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science

Chartered Librarian status (MCLIP) or commitment to Chartership

Experience managing library services

Job description

Northumberland Schools Library Service is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Librarian to lead, develop and champion our valued service, supporting schools across Northumberland and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate library professional who understands the transformative impact that reading, literacy and high-quality library provision can have on children's learning and development. Working within a small but highly effective team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering an outstanding Schools Library Service. You will provide professional leadership, build strong relationships with schools and education partners, and help ensure that our services continue to meet the evolving needs of students, teachers and school communities., As Schools Library Service Librarian, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-quality Schools Library Service.
• Provide expert professional advice and guidance to educational settings.
• Promote and market the service to teachers, headteachers, trust leaders, academies and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the education sector.
• Advocate for reading, literacy and the value of school library provision.
• Work collaboratively alongside and support our full-time Librarian to deliver an excellent customer-focused service.
• Identify opportunities to grow and enhance the service across Northumberland and beyond.

We're looking for a confident and proactive professional who is passionate about library services and education. You will be an excellent communicator, relationship builder and ambassador, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

• A Level 6 or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science (or a related field), or significant experience in managing and delivering library services.
• Chartered Librarian status (MCLIP) or a commitment to working towards Chartership.
• Excellent influencing, networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strong customer and service improvement focus.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a close-knit team.
• A valid UK driving licence.

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support and staff development

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on reading and learning across schools and educational settings. You'll join a supportive team with a shared commitment to providing high-quality library resources, expert guidance and excellent customer service to schools across the region. If you're passionate about libraries, education and helping schools create engaging reading experiences for young people,