Literacy & Library Lead - Term-Time, Permanent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing package

Modern facilities

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is helping a Redbridge-based secondary school recruit a Learning Resource Centre Manager. This permanent, term-time role is 36 hours per week across 44.8 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,954 to £29,202 per annum.

You will lead the library, promote reading for pleasure, and run literacy initiatives, supporting students and staff with resources and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification, school or education experience, strong literacy, IT

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or working with young people.
• A genuine passion for reading, literacy and education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A positive, flexible and approachable attitude.
• The confidence to build strong relationships with staff, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and development of the school's library and study centre.
• Create a vibrant and welcoming learning environment that promotes independent study.
• Encourage and develop positive reading habits among students.
• Manage and deliver reading intervention programmes.
• Support the school's whole-school literacy strategy.
• Organise and promote reading, literacy and educational competitions.
• Develop engaging displays and promotional activities to celebrate reading success.
• Work alongside Heads of Department and pastoral teams to support student progress.
• Organise and run literacy-focused extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Manage library resources, stock and budget effectively.
• Promote the use of digital learning resources and e-book platforms.
• Support students during lessons, interventions and independent study sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Independent working

Relationship building

Education

A Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is helping a Redbridge-based secondary school recruit a Learning Resource Centre Manager. This permanent, term-time role is 36 hours per week across 44.8 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,954 to £29,202 per annum.

You will lead the library, promote reading for pleasure, and run literacy initiatives, supporting students and staff with resources and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification, school or education experience, strong literacy, IT