Library Independent Learning Manager

Alperton Community School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback health benefits

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Alperton Community School is seeking a proactive Library Manager to lead a high-quality library service across two sites. You will oversee daily operations, manage a small team and coordinate literacy, research and study-skills interventions, including EPQ delivery for Sixth Form with strong supervision and outcomes.

You will work with young people, bring excellent interpersonal skills and confident ICT abilities. A DBS check is required on appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in library management is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong ICT skills and interest in learning-resource work.
• Ability to lead and support EPQ supervisors to deliver quality provision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations across two sites.
• Manage a small library team and EPQ supervisors.
• Coordinate literacy, research and study-skills interventions.
• Lead the EPQ delivery with structured supervision and strong Sixth Form outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

ICT confidence

EPQ supervision

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-quality library service that plays a central role in supporting students' reading, research and academic development. Working across two well-resourced library spaces, you will oversee daily operations, manage a small team and coordinate a range of literacy, research and study-skills interventions. You will also lead the delivery of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), ensuring a well-structured taught programme, high-quality supervision and strong outcomes for Sixth Form students., The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised colleague who is passionate about working with young people and committed to promoting reading, literacy and independent learning. You will bring a love of learning, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. We can provide training on our specific library management systems, so formal library experience is not essential. However, confidence with ICT and an interest in library and/or learning-resource work will be beneficial. You will be creative in engaging young people with reading and research, proactive in managing a busy service across two sites and able to lead, motivate and support colleagues and EPQ supervisors to deliver excellent provision.

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available. Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11-18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group. We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2026), the school was graded Strong standard and Expected standard, with inspectors noting:

• "Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging, which is evident in the positive relationships they have with staff and with each other."
• "Pupils are kept safe and they know whom to talk to if they have any concerns."

Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2023, our Progress 8 score was 0.82 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities. Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average. Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback Health Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and leadership