Librarian

# Librarian

Employer:

Fortis Academy

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
FTC until February 2027

Salary:
Grade 4 - (SCP 13-16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTEPosted:
23rd June 2026

Expires:
3rd July 2026 09:00 AM

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1561991
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* Print We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Librarian to lead and develop our school library. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about literacy, learning and helping young people develop a lifelong love of reading.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the library, maintaining an engaging and inclusive learning environment, and supporting students and staff in accessing a wide range of resources. The Librarian will play a key role in promoting reading for pleasure, information literacy and independent learning across the school.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Manage and develop the school library and its resources.
* Promote reading and literacy through events, displays, clubs and initiatives.
* Support students in selecting books and accessing learning resources.
* Maintain and update the library catalogue and lending systems.
* Purchase, organise and monitor library stock and resources.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support curriculum delivery.
* Provide guidance on research skills, information literacy and digital resources.
* Create an attractive, welcoming and inclusive library environment.
* Monitor library usage and prepare reports as required.
* Supervise students using the library during lessons, break times and after-school activities where applicable.

Fortis Academy is more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.

Our mission is simple:
Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do.

We offer a challenging, well-structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and  success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development.

Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham’s strongest, with a Value-Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real world skills.

With outstanding facilities ahead and a growing community, Fortis Academy continues to inspire, support, and challenge every student to succeed.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the powerto transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring inthe classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is *“Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.”
* We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staffto thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing,…