Library Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

Action HR; Cheam; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheam High School in Cheam, Surrey, invites applications for a Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co‑Ordinator. The post involves managing the school library, supervising student library assistants, and supporting the English Department. The role runs 8:30am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, 30 hours a week over 190 working days.

Salary is CAN scale point 21 (£31,227 FTE, £21,807 pro‑rata). The successful candidate will oversee LRC services, budget, and library administration, with potential for

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a library is not essential; the ability to work well with students and staff is key.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of LRC services to students and staff, including supervision of students during break and lunch.
• Supervise, train and support Student library assistants.
• Manage the LRC budget and library administration.

Job description

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Library Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

Job Reference kingstonandsuttonschools/TP/2013/95

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Term Time + Insets

Permanent

Working Hours:

30 hours

Location:

Cheam High School

Closing Date:

02/11/2026

Job Category:

Support Staff

Region / Division:

Sutton

Job Introduction

Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

Salary paid at CAN salary scale point 21 (£31,227 FTE, £21,807 actual pro-rata salary). 30 hours per week; 190 working days (188 term days plus 2 staff preparation days)

Cheam High School are seeking to appointa Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

The working hours will be 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday – Friday.

The primary responsibility of the LRC Manager is to manage the school library, to supervise, train and support Student library assistants, be the point of reference for the library assistants, ensure the smooth running of the LRC working closely with the LRC Assistant and English Department.

Duties will include day-to-day management of LRC services to students and staff, including supervision of students during break and lunch, managing the LRC budget and library administration.

Experience of working in a library is not essential; the ability to work well with students and staff is key.

See Job Description for full details.

For an exceptional candidate, there may be an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within careers and work experience. This would be reflected in a higher salary, with further details discussed at interview

Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8PW

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will likely be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.

In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.