School Library Leader: Inspire Reading & Research

Walthamstow Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walthamstow Academy is seeking an enthusiastic librarian to support students aged 11–18. You will promote a love of reading, manage the library space, and ensure the borrowing system runs efficiently in a modern, quiet environment.

You will provide high quality resources for teaching and learning, collaborate with staff to align stock with the curriculum, and share expertise across United Learning to help every pupil reach their academic goals.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of an inspiring, purposeful, orderly and productive working environment in the library.
• Develop and manage the operation, systems and procedures of the library, in accordance with agreed policies/plans
• Be responsible for the acquisition, organisation and management of all library books and materials
• Deliver literacy and reading interventions to small groups of targeted students
• In liaison with teaching staff, provide books and resources relevant to the curriculum and areas of study and support the teachers in their delivery to students
• Ensure that students and staff are aware of the library services available and encourage maximum use of the library’s books and resources, and the potential of the library as a centre for reading and learning

Job description

Walthamstow Academy is seeking an enthusiastic librarian to support students aged 11–18. You will promote a love of reading, manage the library space, and ensure the borrowing system runs efficiently in a modern, quiet environment.

You will provide high quality resources for teaching and learning, collaborate with staff to align stock with the curriculum, and share expertise across United Learning to help every pupil reach their academic goals.