The Holt School - Learning Resource Centre Manager (Librarian)

Teaching Vacancies; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Wokingham seeks a Learning Resource Centre Manager (Librarian) to oversee library operations, enhance curriculum support, and promote reading amongst students. The role requires a recognized qualification in librarianship and experience in a library setting. Additional skills in communication and knowledge of the Oliver library system are essential. This position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to professional development and is focused on fostering students' eagerness to learn.

Benefits

High quality CPD

Free flu vaccinations

Comfortable working environment

Coffee and homemade cakes on Thursday breaks

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification for librarianship.
• Experience of working in a library, ideally in education.
• Understanding of strategies supporting reading.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the Learning Resource Centre.
• Support curriculum delivery for staff and students.
• Promote reading and raise the library's profile.

Skills

Professional qualification for librarianship

Experience in educational library settings

Strategies supporting reading development

Communication skills

Knowledge of Oliver library system

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• a recognised professional qualification for librarianship or a qualification accredited by CILIP or working towards this
• successful experience of working in a library, ideally in an educational setting
• understanding of the range of strategies that support reading development
• excellent communication skills
• good knowledge of the Oliver library system

What the school offers its staff

• High quality CPD is available for all staff at all levels
• All staff are offered free flu vaccinations
• All staff work in a comfortable environment
• Coffee and homemade cakes on a Thursday break time
• An active staff room committee overseeing social events
• Students who are eager to learn and progress

Job Details

Learning Resource Centre Manager (Librarian)

Location: The Holt School, Holt Lane, Wokingham, RG41 1EE

Contact: Katie Warner, HR Manager – Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.holtschool.co.uk

Employment Terms

Start: January 2026

Hours: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9.30 am‑3.30 pm (term time only)

Grade: 5 Scale Point 12‑17

Hourly Rate: £14.82 (£28,598 FTE)

Annual Salary (actual): £19,517 per annum

Role Overview

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11‑16 girls and 16‑18 co‑ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011. The school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023 and has 1,459 students on roll (262 in the Sixth Form). We wish to appoint a first‑class librarian to manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Learning Resource Centre, support curriculum delivery, raise the profile of the library, promote reading across the school, and provide guidance and advice to students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Learning Resource Centre
• Provide curriculum support to staff and pupils
• Raise the profile of the library and promote reading across the school
• Give guidance and advice to students and staff, creating an environment that promotes the learning ethos of the school

Qualifications

• a recognised professional qualification for librarianship or a qualification accredited by CILIP or working towards this
• successful experience of working in a library, ideally in an educational setting
• understanding of the range of strategies that support reading development
• excellent communication skills
• good knowledge of the Oliver library system

Benefits

• Students who are eager to learn and progress
• Excellent professional development
• High quality CPD
• Free flu vaccinations
• Comfortable working environment
• Community events through the staff room committee
• Coffee and homemade cakes on Thursday break time

Application Process

Application forms and further information are available to download from the school website. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date is 9 am, Wednesday 7th January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

The Holt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

EEO Statement

The Holt School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected characteristic.