School Library & Literacy Champion

The Heathland School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heathland School is seeking an experienced Librarian to organise and manage the school library, ensuring it remains a vibrant resource for teaching, learning and independent study. You will promote reading, support literacy across Key Stages 3–5, and supervise Sixth Form Independent Study periods.

You will develop the library as a hub for enrichment, manage lending services, maintain stock and budget, and work with staff to align information resources with curriculum needs and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Librarian qualification (NVQ or degree level) required.
• Good GCSE passes in English and Maths.
• Experience with Accelerated Reader or similar programmes is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of library management systems and information resources.
• Ability to work with 11–18 pupils and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage the library, ensuring open access for classes, groups and individuals.
• Deliver a high-quality lending service and promote reading and literacy.
• Develop the library as a hub for enrichment and independent study.
• Supervise Sixth Form Independent Study periods.
• Maintain overdue book tracking and liaise with Finance for replacements.
• Replenish stock and manage the library budget.
• Recruit and train pupil library assistants and supervise library use during to breaks and after school.
• Promote Accelerated Reader and support reading lessons.
• Publish termly library updates and coordinate with departments on information resources.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

IT literacy

Reading promotion

Confidentiality

Education

Librarian qualification (NVQ or degree level)

Tools

Reading Cloud system

Library management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Heathland School is seeking an experienced Librarian to organise and manage the school library, ensuring it remains a vibrant resource for teaching, learning and independent study. You will promote reading, support literacy across Key Stages 3–5, and supervise Sixth Form Independent Study periods.

You will develop the library as a hub for enrichment, manage lending services, maintain stock and budget, and work with staff to align information resources with curriculum needs and safeguarding