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, which has seen significant improvements over the last five years. The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good in all areas stating that ‘Pupils at Charnwood College experience a culture of respect and positivity’ and that ‘Leaders have established an inclusive and calm environment in which pupils can learn’. Staff and students follow ‘The Charnwood Way’, to create a positive, learning culture in which all students are immersed.

The spacious, well‑maintained site offers excellent facilities over 40 acres. We have dedicated areas for a variety of sports, the arts and technology subjects.

We are proud of our ambitious, knowledge‑rich curriculum providing broad and balanced opportunities for our students. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the curriculum is hugely supported through Curriculum Leads, resources and training sessions. Teachers follow a common lesson rubric and embedded routines to deliver high quality learning and consistency across the school. All classrooms are well equipped and have a visualisers in every room.

Charnwood College are dedicated to developing and supporting staff at every stage of their career. We have a bespoke evidence‑informed CPD programme that allows opportunities to use the latest research to advance the intent, implementation and impact of the curriculum. We are huge champions of further professional development and actively encourage staff to take opportunities including NPQs and Masters.

We continue to develop our outstanding enrichment opportunities, covering sport, arts, music and adventurous and residential visits, to inspire participation, motivate our students and develop talent. We have a varied calendar of events throughout the year showcasing these areas and staff are encouraged and supported to develop learning outside the classroom.

• 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’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education…