Academy Librarian

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and student-focused Librarian to lead and develop our secondary school library as a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring learning environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting literacy, independent learning and reading for pleasure across the school, helping to foster a lifelong love of reading among our students.

This is a part-time, term time only post, working 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Charnwood College is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 school with a recent Ofsted inspection rating of Good in all areas. The campus spans 40 acres and offers a range of sports, arts and technology facilities. The school follows ‘The Charnwood Way’ to create a positive, learning culture in which all students are immersed.

Salary: NJC
06 £ 25,989 FTE (actual salary £16,041 per annum, pro rata)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, approachable and proactive, with excellent communication and IT skills.

They will have a passion for books, literacy and learning, together with the ability to build positive relationships with young people and inspire students of all abilities to develop confidence in reading and research.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference to students' educational experience and wellbeing by creating an environment where reading, curiosity and learning can flourish.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.