School Librarian – Outstanding Secondary School – Bury, Greater Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Bryn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive School Librarian for an Outstanding secondary school in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will manage the library, support literacy, and help pupils develop independent learning and research skills.

The role covers loans, cataloguing, resource procurement, displays, and promoting reading for pleasure. You will work with staff to integrate library resources with the curriculum and create a welcoming, well-organised study environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience in a library, school, or educational resource centre.
• Ability to inspire reading and independent learning in pupils.
• Confident with databases and digital cataloguing systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the library, ensuring resources are accessible and catalogued.
• Manage loans and returns and maintain the library database.
• Order new resources and track stock.
• Create displays and recommend resources aligned to the curriculum.
• Promote reading for pleasure and organise reading challenges.
• Support pupils with research and information retrieval.
• Liaise with teachers to identify materials for lessons.
• Maintain a calm, welcoming environment and uphold safeguarding policies.

Job description

School Librarian – Outstanding Secondary School – Bury, Greater Manchester

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An Outstanding secondary school in Bury is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised School Librarian to manage its library and encourage a strong culture of reading across the school. The school recognises the importance of literacy, independent learning and access to high-quality resources in helping pupils succeed academically.

The successful candidate will join a supportive educational community and work with teaching staff to ensure that the library remains an inviting, well-organised and purposeful learning environment. The school is looking for someone who enjoys working with young people and can inspire pupils to develop their reading habits, research skills and confidence as independent learners.

The Role

The School Librarian will oversee the day-to-day running of the library, ensuring that books, digital resources and learning materials are accessible, accurately catalogued and maintained to a high standard.

Responsibilities will include managing loans and returns, maintaining the library database, ordering new resources and keeping records of stock. The postholder will monitor the condition of materials, organise displays and recommend resources that reflect the curriculum and the interests of pupils across different age groups.

A key part of the position will be promoting reading for pleasure. The successful candidate will encourage pupils to explore different genres, recommend suitable books and help organise reading challenges, book displays and literacy-focused activities.

The Librarian will also support pupils with research and information retrieval, helping them locate reliable resources and develop effective study habits. They will liaise with teachers to identify materials that support classroom learning and may assist with the preparation of resources for lessons and projects.

Maintaining a calm and welcoming environment will be important, particularly during busy break and lunchtime periods. The postholder will encourage appropriate behaviour, ensure that pupils use the facilities responsibly and support the school's expectations around safeguarding and student conduct.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong organisational skills, a genuine interest in reading and the ability to encourage young people to engage with books and information. Previous experience in a library, school, educational resource centre or similar environment would be beneficial.

Confidence using databases, digital cataloguing systems and standard office software is desirable. The successful applicant should be approachable, patient and able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.

Applicants must be comfortable managing resources, maintaining accurate records and working independently while contributing positively to the wider school team.

What the School Offers

The school provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' literacy and independent learning. The successful candidate will be able to develop engaging library activities, work closely with teaching departments and help create a positive environment where reading and research are valued.