School Librarian - Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth in Stockton-on-Tees seeks a Learning Resource Centre Coordinator to manage the LRC, including selection, cataloguing and organisation of resources, and to raise reading standards through programmes and events.

The role involves supervising pupils, promoting ICT-enabled learning, running enrichment activities, and building community links to foster reading. Start date 04/01/2027; 37 hours/week, term-time plus 5 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library/learning resource environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with ICT packages and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Learning Resource Centre (LRC): selection, acquisition, cataloguing and organisation of resources.
• Raise the profile and standards of reading through supervision and promotion of reading programmes and events.
• Supervise pupils and maintain high-quality working conditions; ensure effective ICT use and support student research skills.
• Run after-school enrichment and lunchtime activities; develop community links to promote reading.
• Provide regular reports on the LRC’s needs, performance and usage.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Learning Resource Centre Coordinator

Academy: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Salary (Actual Salary): £25,693 - £26,540

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Plus 5 Days

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.

Welcome from the Principal

As Principal, I am immensely proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. Located near key commuting routes in Stockton-on-Tees, our academy is a place that will capture your heart.

Our dedicated staff has a relentless pursuit of improving student lives, giving them a launchpad to fulfill their ambitions. This is an improving school. What sets us apart are the strong relationships we have; staff know our students and families well, fostering an environment where students flourish and are motivated to be their best.

We serve an area of deprivation with a strong moral purpose: to ensure students have the opportunity to transform their lives through the best education they are entitled to. We value practitioners who are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in their field. Leaders invest heavily in the development of employee talent across all areas of Academy life.

We invest in our staff's workload, wellbeing, and professional development. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

If you would like to visit the school or would like more information on the role, please contact Abbey Davies, HR Assistant, via [e-mail]

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.

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.