Librarian - St John’s C of E Middle School Academy

Wmjobs; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 9,900; Part time

Job summary

St John's C of E Middle School Academy in Bromsgrove is seeking a Librarian to lead our school library as a vibrant learning hub for pupils across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. The ideal candidate will be passionate about children's literature, literacy and learning.

This part-time post offers 16 hours per week during term time. You will collaborate with teachers, organise reading events, author visits, book fairs and library displays, and help pupils develop independent research skills.

Responsibilities

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for reading and children's literature, with a commitment to promoting reading for pleasure.
• Be able to create a welcoming, organised and engaging library environment that supports learning and enrichment.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills, maintaining library resources and systems effectively.
• Support pupils in selecting suitable reading materials and developing independent research skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support curriculum learning and literacy initiatives.
• Be creative and proactive in organising reading events, author visits, book fairs and library displays.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working with young people.
• Be proactive in developing opportunities for pupils to use and enjoy the library beyond timetabled lessons, including supporting wider access to the library where appropriate.

Job description

Join a school community where a love of reading helps every child flourish

We are seeking a dedicated, organised and enthusiastic Librarian to join our supportive team and play a key role in developing our school library as a vibrant learning hub for pupils across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about children's literature, literacy and learning, and who can inspire young people to develop a lifelong love of reading.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for reading and children's literature, with a commitment to promoting reading for pleasure.
• Be able to create a welcoming, organised and engaging library environment that supports learning and enrichment.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills, maintaining library resources and systems effectively.
• Support pupils in selecting suitable reading materials and developing independent research skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support curriculum learning and literacy initiatives.
• Be creative and proactive in organising reading events, author visits, book fairs and library displays.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working with young people.
• Be proactive in developing opportunities for pupils to use and enjoy the library beyond timetabled lessons, including supporting wider access to the library where appropriate.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and caring school community committed to improving outcomes for all children.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, which values ongoing CPD and supports staff development and progression.
• A nurturing environment underpinned by our Christian vision, where inclusion, care and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to developing a culture of reading across the school.

Our school is a place where children are known, valued and encouraged to succeed. We are looking for a Librarian who shares our values and wishes to contribute meaningfully to the life and development of our school community.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as upholding fundamental British values. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and a self-declaration form for shortlisted candidates.

If you would like further information or to talk to a member of staff about the school, please call 01527 832376 or email [e-mail].

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our websiteSt John's C of E Middle School Academy - The Spire Church of England Learning Trust

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:Part-Time 16 hrs per week (Term Time Only)

Grade:Scale Point 2, SCP 3-4 - (£25,614 p.a - £26,016 p.a.) Actual Salary £9,517 - £9,882 p.a.

Location:St. John's C of E Middle School Academy, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B61 7DH

Closing Date:14th October 2026

Interviews: TBC