School Librarian: Reading Advocate & Mentor

Inspiration Trust Ltd; Tetford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Health plan

Cycle-to-work

Free parking

CPD programme

Induction programme

Job summary

Thetford Academy is seeking a passionate Librarian to lead and develop the school library, supporting teaching and learning across the campus.

You will promote reading for pleasure, champion independent learning, and provide access to high-quality resources for all pupils, including disadvantaged, EAL, or reluctant readers.

Work with teaching and pastoral teams, develop programmes, and coordinate Sixth Form Reading Mentors to boost literacy and curiosity.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Experience with children of relevant age.
• Experience in a school/college library.
• ICT proficiency to access and retrieve information.
• Knowledge of contemporary children’s literature.
• Knowledge of the school curriculum affecting library service.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Fully qualified Chartered Librarian or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Develop a dynamic, engaging school library to inspire reading.
• Monitor and support pupils' reading progress.
• Deliver reading interventions.
• Lead extracurricular and community activities with the library at the centre.
• Manage, develop, promote and evaluate learning resources.
• Support transitions and mentor new pupils, advocating their needs.
• Recruit, train, coordinate Sixth Form Reading Mentors.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

ICT skills

Children’s literature knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Independent working

Chartered Librarian

Experience with young people

Education

Maths and English GCSE

Chartered Librarian or equivalent

Tools

Library management system

Job description

Thetford Academy is seeking a passionate Librarian to lead and develop the school library, supporting teaching and learning across the campus.

You will promote reading for pleasure, champion independent learning, and provide access to high-quality resources for all pupils, including disadvantaged, EAL, or reluctant readers.

Work with teaching and pastoral teams, develop programmes, and coordinate Sixth Form Reading Mentors to boost literacy and curiosity.