Literacy & Library Lead – Learning Resource Centre Manager

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Professional development

Wellbeing package

Healthcare benefits

Modern facilities

Job summary

High‑Achieving Secondary School in Redbridge, East London, is seeking a Learning Resource Centre Manager to lead its library and literacy provision for students and staff.

You will oversee the library, promote reading for pleasure, and implement literacy initiatives to boost achievement. The role is permanent, term-time only, 36 hours per week, across 44.8 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,954–£29,202 (actual) and FTE scale £32,535–£33,987.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a school/educational setting.
• Experience mentoring or working with young people.
• A passion for reading, literacy and education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Positive, flexible and approachable attitude.
• Confidence to build relationships with staff, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and development of the school's library and study centre.
• Create a welcoming learning environment that promotes independent study.
• Encourage and develop reading habits among students.
• Manage and deliver reading intervention programmes.
• Support the school's literacy strategy across the whole school.
• Organise and promote reading and literacy competitions.
• Develop displays and promotions to celebrate reading.
• Work with Heads of Department and pastoral teams to support student progress.
• Organise literacy-focused extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Manage library resources, stock and budget.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

Level 3 qualification

Degree-level qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

High‑Achieving Secondary School in Redbridge, East London, is seeking a Learning Resource Centre Manager to lead its library and literacy provision for students and staff.

You will oversee the library, promote reading for pleasure, and implement literacy initiatives to boost achievement. The role is permanent, term-time only, 36 hours per week, across 44.8 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,954–£29,202 (actual) and FTE scale £32,535–£33,987.