Literacy Co-ordinator and Librarian

Blessed Thomas Holford RC College; Trafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College in Altrincham is seeking a Literacy Co-ordinator and Librarian. This full-time role (36.25 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) runs 8:00am–3:45pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

You will lead the library, deliver literacy interventions, run enrichment activities, and work with staff, parents and external librarians to raise reading outcomes. The post requires enthusiasm, organisation and a commitment to safeguarding, with an enhanced DBS process for shortlisted

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to coordinate a busy school library.
• Experience planning/readers/writers/interventions including SEND support.
• Capable of delivering CPD to staff on literacy strategies.
• Able to liaise with parents and external library professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the school library.
• Plan and deliver reading, writing, and oracy interventions, including SEND support.
• Organise enrichment activities and events in the library.
• Manage and develop library resources and data.
• Liaise with parents and external library professionals.
• Deliver CPD to staff on literacy strategies.

Skills

Literacy coordination

Library management

Interventions planning

CPD delivery

Job description

BLESSED THOMAS HOLFORD CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Urban Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8HT
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.bthcc.org.uk/job-vacancies/

LITERACY CO-ORDINATOR AND LIBRARIAN - Required As Soon As Possible
Band 4: £25,410 to £27,563 actual salary (SCP 12 to 17)
To work full time (36.25 hours per week),
39 weeks per year (Term Time + Inset Days)
Monday Friday, 8:00am-3:45pm (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Are you passionate about promoting literacy and inspiring young people to read?

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Library and Literacy Coordinator to lead our library services and support literacy development across KS3-KS5.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of our busy school library
• Plan and deliver reading, writing, and oracy interventions, including support for pupils with SEND
• Organise engaging enrichment activities and events
• Manage and develop library resources and data
• Liaise with parents and external library professionals
• Deliver CPD to staff on literacy strategies

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and committed to making a difference to our pupils’ literacy and learning.

Why join us?

• Work in a vibrant secondary school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) on line/social media checks may be undertaken for shortlisted applicants. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment clearances, for the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications - Monday 28 September 2026 at 9.00 am

Supporting Documents

Job Spec Literacy and Library.docx