Librarian

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: January 2027

Job Weeks: 39 Weeks

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type: Permanent , Full Time

Job Reference: OCT

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to lead and develop a vibrant school library at the heart of our learning community. The role involves shaping, promoting and evaluating an outstanding library and learning resource provision that supports high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

The successful candidate will play a key role in championing our school value that “we work towards independence every day”, helping students develop the skills, confidence and curiosity needed to thrive as lifelong learners.

As a central hub of school life, the library is integral to the delivery of our Trust Reading Strategy. The postholder will inspire a culture of reading for pleasure, support curriculum literacy and ensure that all students, including those who are disadvantaged, EAL or reluctant readers, can access high-quality resources that enable them to become confident, independent learners.

Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams, the Librarian will create an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes a love of reading, celebrates diversity and enriches students' educational experiences both within and beyond the classroom.

• To develop a dynamic and interesting school library that inspires young people to read.
• To help monitor, evaluate and support pupils' progress in reading and literacy.
• To deliver and support reading interventions.
• To lead extra-curricular activities and parental engagement/community activities with the library at the centre.
• The management, development, promotion and evaluation of an effective learning resource and information service which supports teaching and learning across the school.
• To help with the transition and mentoring of new pupils to the school, acting as an advocate for their needs.
• To Recruit, train, coordinate and monitor a team of Sixth Form Reading Mentors, ensuring the programme effectively supports younger students’ reading development, promotes reading for pleasure and contributes to improved literacy outcomes across the school.

You will be someone with strong communication and organisational skills, and a passion for learning, combined with specific traits like being social, cautious, flexible, and detail oriented.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Working in a library preferably in a school or college environment
• Experience of utilising ICT and skills to access and retrieve information
• Knowledge of contemporary children’s literature
• Knowledge of the school curriculum as it affects the service the library provides
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ideally a fully qualified Chartered Librarian or equivalent experience
• Experience of working with young people and meeting their particular needs and requirements

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools…