Literacy & Library Coordinator - Term-Time, 35h/wk

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised CPD programme

Supportive leadership

Development opportunities

Job summary

Forest Hill School in London is seeking a Literacy and Library Coordinator to implement our literacy strategy and raise reading attainment. You will join a busy team to support reading assessment and library operations, guiding students to confident, independent reading.

The role reports to the Literacy lead, collaborates with SENDCO, and offers a personalised CPD programme, safeguarding focus and development opportunities within a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Has Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relevant area.
• Recent experience supporting secondary-age students in literacy.
• Experience in school/library environment and using online resources and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reading screening for new Year 7 and admissions and support ongoing assessment.
• Deliver reading interventions through small groups and 1:1 sessions; set targets and monitor progress.
• Support Librarian with supervision, loans, reservations, overdue items and stock processing.
• Help students choose reading materials and access learning resources including SEND/EAL.
• Assist with resource selection and ordering within budgets; liaise with curriculum staff.
• Promote reading through displays, events, trips and school-wide strategies.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor ICT use, and support positive behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Reading interventions

Literacy support

ICT for learning

Organisation

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

HLTA/QTS desirable

Tools

Library management system

Online resources

NGRT

Corrective Reader

Lexia

Access IT / ePlatform

Job description

Forest Hill School in London is seeking a Literacy and Library Coordinator to implement our literacy strategy and raise reading attainment. You will join a busy team to support reading assessment and library operations, guiding students to confident, independent reading.

The role reports to the Literacy lead, collaborates with SENDCO, and offers a personalised CPD programme, safeguarding focus and development opportunities within a vibrant school community.