Library Manager - 35

Coombe House School; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Library Manager to lead and transform our school library into a vibrant hub for extended student learning beyond the classroom. You will oversee day-to-day operations, strategically deploy resources and capitation, manage staff, promote reading in partnership with SLT, maintain the library catalogue, run reading interventions, and undertake phonics training.

The role supports Ofsted readiness by evidencing the library's impact on Curriculum, Teaching and

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Write and deliver an annual development plan linked to AIP priorities.
• Budget & Staff Management: Produce an annual itemised budget for the Headteacher and Finance Director, and manage library staff.
• Promote Literacy: Work with the SLT Lead to promote reading, enable student participation in national reading events, maintain the catalogue, and run reading interventions and phonics training.
• Ofsted Preparedness: Maintain evidence of the library’s positive impact on Curriculum, Teaching, and Achievement.

Job description

Location: Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent

Reports to: Assistant Headteacher - English

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and promoting a lifelong love of reading? Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an enthusiastic Library Manager to lead, manage, and transform our school library into a vibrant hub for extended student learning beyond the classroom.

About the Role

As Library Manager, you will lead and manage the library, ensuring its effective day-to-day operational functioning, strategic deployment of resources and capitation, and high-quality service delivery. You will contribute to a high standard of service to meet the needs of students, colleagues, and the whole school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Write and deliver an annual development plan linked to AIP priorities, compile annual impact reports, and contribute to the Academy Self-Evaluation Form on a termly basis.
• Budget & Staff Management: Produce an annual itemised budget for the Headteacher and Finance Director, and manage the effective deployment of support staff allocated to the library, including the communications and analytics teams.
• Promote Literacy: Work closely with the SLT Lead to promote reading. Ensure students can participate in national competitions and reading events, maintain the library catalogue, run key reading interventions for students catching up, and undertake phonics training.
• Ofsted Preparedness: Maintain evidence of the library’s positive impact on Curriculum, Teaching, and Achievement.

About You

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to co-operative values, principles, and the 'Ways of Being Co-op'. We value variety and individual differences, aiming to foster an inclusive culture of acceptance and respect at all levels.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent

Reka Pertics

[e-mail]

Westport Road Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 4LD

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.