Literacy Assistant & School Librarian

The Marylebone; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious inner-city school in London is seeking a Literacy Assistant & School Librarian. You will champion reading for pleasure, manage the library resources, and support literacy initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in library management and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Access to on-site gym

Cycle and tech schemes

Subsidised lunch

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting reading and literacy.
• Ability to manage a school library effectively.
• Strong communication skills for working with students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive literacy program.
• Manage the school library service for students.
• Promote reading through Book Clubs and clubs in the Learning Resource Centre.

Skills

Championing reading for pleasure

Library management

Engagement with literacy

Education

Relevant educational background

Tools

ICT for library management

Job description

Overview

Marylebone Boys' School is a Free School academy which opened in September 2014. We have c600 boys in Years 7-11 and 150 male and female students in our Sixth Form. An inner-city academy, with a cohort of c50% Pupil Premium students, we are an academically rigorous school with an emphasis on good behaviour, commitment to learning and outstanding teaching, where knowledge is valued and available to all who are prepared to work for it. Expectations are high for all students. Those who need extra help are supported and expected to achieve their full potential. We have a newly opened special resource provision for boys with autism in one of our two brand-new air-conditioned buildings in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area, right opposite the station. Our motto is "studio et industria", which can be translated as "through application and hard work". All staff have access to an on-site gym, cycle and tech schemes, subsidised lunch, and a generous defined-contribution pensions scheme. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.

Role purpose

In the role of Literacy Assistant & School Librarian you will be responsible for championing and promoting reading for pleasure across the school. This will include supporting the running of reading interventions and providing whole school support to raise standards of literacy for all students. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development and management of the school\'s library; curating a comprehensive range of titles for all students aged from 11 to 19.

Responsibilities

• To work with the Literacy Co-ordinator to develop and implement a cohesive programme which supports and promotes effective engagement with literacy across the school, regardless of the barriers our students might face.
• To work with the EAL Lead to develop and support student\'s vocabulary development and improve the writing of students with EAL.
• To develop the library as an area which empowers, enables and supports students through the implementation of the library policy, to become resourceful, adaptable and confident members of society.
• To be responsible for developing the library as a Learning Resource Centre which provides a variety of appropriate resources geared to the curriculum which assists and enriches the learning process and encourages independent learning skills.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school library service and the administrative routines necessary for an efficient and effective as well as safe library environment.
• To promote reading for pleasure and to raise the profile of reading through the running of Book Clubs or after-school clubs in conjunction with the Literacy Coordinator.
• To organise and promote before & after school and break & lunchtime clubs in the Learning Resource Centre.
• To optimise the use of ICT both in library management and as an information resource.
• To keep abreast of developments within the management of Learning Resource Centres and to undertake training and development as required and disseminate appropriate information.
• To manage overdue book reminders and procedures.
• To have a clear overview of the library finances and be responsible for drawing up an annual budget with the School Business Manager, monitoring expenditure.
• To develop and maintain a staff development library with the Assistant Head responsible for staff development including Early Career Teachers.
• To work with sixth form students in support their independent research projects.
• To carry out pupil and staff induction sessions during the beginning of each academic year.
• To undertake such other duties which lie within the postholder\'s competence and contribute to the learning environment within the school, which may be required from time to time.

Person specification

Please see the attached document to see the detailed criteria.

Application process

• The deadline to apply for this role is 8.00am on Monday 6 October 2025.
• Download and complete the application form fully, including the separate supporting statement (maximum 2 pages).
• Send your completed application form to [e-mail] or apply via the TES.
• The school cannot consider CVs due to safer recruitment processes.
• Contact us if you would like more information about the school or the position on [e-mail].

Interview process

• The interview process will include an interview and a series of tasks to complete.
• We will only contact candidates who the school would like to interview.
• We will inform all invited candidates of the outcome of their application and offer feedback to those who are unsuccessful.
• We will only interview candidates who provide two satisfactory references in advance, of whom one must be your current Headteacher if you are currently working in a school.