School Librarian - (Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator)

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 9,700; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Redcar in Tees Valley is seeking an LRC Coordinator to lead the Learning Resource Centre, ensuring it is an attractive, accessible hub for students, staff and community programmes.

You will manage resources, promote reading initiatives, supervise pupils, and support research skills, ICT use, and after-school activities.

The role is part-time (14 hours a week) across two days, term-time plus two additional days, starting October 2026, with a salary of £9,411–£9,721.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library/learning resource environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to develop qualifications and experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the LRC, including selection, acquisition, cataloguing and organisation of resources.
• Promote reading programmes and events to raise literacy standards.
• Supervise pupils, support ICT use, and assist students with research skills.
• Run after-school enrichment and lunchtime activities.
• Develop community links to promote reading and provide regular reports on LRC needs and usage.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

ICT skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a profound belief in the power of reading and the managerial skills to transform a Learning Resource Centre into the vibrant, intellectual heart of the academy? Can you drive literacy standards, promote research skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading among students? The overall purpose of this post is to manage the effective running of the LRC, ensuring it is an attractive, effective, and accessible resource for use by students, staff and community programmes.

Role

LRC Coordinator

Academy

Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date

October 2026

Salary (Actual Salary)

£9,411 - £9,721

Working Pattern

14 Hours Per Week, across two days, Term Time only + 2 days

About The Academy

Outwood Academy Redcar welcomes students aged 11-16, located in the coastal town of Redcar near Middlesbrough in the North-East region.

Our academy is known for its warm and supportive environment, with a focus on inclusion and providing opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom for our students.

There is a real sense of togetherness within the team of staff, who work closely to consistently manage our high standards, creating a calm environment conducive for learning and achievement.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Shelley Hollick at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

The Coordinator manages the LRC, taking responsibility for the selection, acquisition, cataloguing, and organisation of all resources. A core focus is raising the profile and standards of reading through the supervision and promotion of reading programmes and events.

The role involves actively supervising pupils, maintaining high-quality working conditions, ensuring optimum use of ICT, and assisting students in developing research skills. They run after-school enrichment and lunchtime activities, develop community links to promote reading, and provide regular reports on the LRC’s needs, performance, and usage.

Qualifications

Essential experience for this position is working in a library/learning resource environment. Essential skills include the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages (Microsoft Office).

The coordinator must exhibit excellent time management and organisation skills and be able to relate to students sympathetically, recognising potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The candidate must be willing and able to enhance their qualifications.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.