Walton High School,
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic School Librarian to lead the development of our school library and reading culture at our forward-thinking secondary school.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our whole-school priority in improving reading engagement and literacy outcomes. You will:
- Manage and develop a well-resourced, welcoming library space
- Promote reading for pleasure and academic success across all year groups
- Collaborate with teaching staff to support the use of reading into the curriculum
- Organise engaging reading events, author visits, and book clubs
- Support with improving reading levels of all learners in our school environment
We are looking for a hardworking, committed individual who has a genuine interest books, literature and promoting a reading culture across the school.
Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage. In addition, you must be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.
Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving, school. It is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase and enjoys an excellent reputation.
Please see school website at www.waltonstaffs.com for application form and further details.
Closing date for applications: 9 am on Thursday, 10th July 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.