School Librarian

St Joseph's RC High (Horwich); Horwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s RC High School is seeking a dedicated School Librarian to support and promote a vibrant reading culture across the school. You will manage the library, encourage love of reading, and integrate literacy into lessons.

The post is permanent, 32.5 hours per week (8am to 3:30pm, term-time only plus 3 days). The successful candidate will contribute to a safe, inclusive space and support reluctant readers while aligning with the Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, creative individual with passion for improving young people's literacy.
• Willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the school library.
• Inspire students to read widely and develop a love of reading.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning space for all pupils.
• Lead library initiatives and events to engage reluctant readers.
• Support reading lessons and promote literacy across the curriculum.

Job description

St Joseph’s RC High School

Job: School Librarian

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Term time Only + 3 days

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 8am to 3.30pm (1 hour lunch)

Flexibility in hours for the right candidate

Contract Type: Permanent

Actual Salary: £21,645 to £23,860

Grade: E Point 11- 17

The Role

The governors of this oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic school librarian. To support and promote the school ethos and vision with regards promoting a vibrant reading culture as a whole school priority. To foster a love of reading for pleasure and contribute to the improvement of literacy through developing the sustainability of the library setting and supporting reading lessons. In particular, intervening with students who need further support in these key areas

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people. Joining a dynamic and forward looking team you will be given the opportunity to be at the forefront of a fast paced life-transforming team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be willing to actively support the Catholic Christian ethos of our school
• Manage and maintain the day to day running of the school library
• Have a passion for inspiring students to explore a wide range of texts and develop a love of reading within them
• Have a the ability to create a safe and inclusive learning library space
• Have the potential to lead the library in new initiatives and activities to engage all students
• Have the resilience to work as a team to support our reluctant readers and fan the flames of enthusiasm and further inspire those who are already excited about a bright future
• Have the drive to prepare young people to be ‘game changers’ in the world.

Do you have what it takes to realise our dream? Can you inspire young people to ‘dream the impossible and achieve beyond their wildest imagination?’ Be part of our life transforming team!

About Us

As a Catholic Christian community, we offer a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to engage with wonderfully able students who with the right guidance can be inspired to achieve beyond their wildest dreams. We are very determined in our mission to transform the lives of young people and create outstanding life chances through educational achievement. We are looking for an innovative, outstanding practitioner to inspire students of all ages and abilities.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.

We appreciate that AI tools are becoming increasingly common in supporting written applications. However, we strongly encourage candidates to use them responsibly and ensure that all information and statements remain their own. Our young people need to be led by people, not robots, and we value authenticity, reflection and genuine insight into your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 20th September Midnight

Shortlisting TBC Interviews TBC