Senior Library Mentor at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

Salary and Employment Details

Salary FTE: £28,634 - £29,544;
Salary Actual: £25,660 - £26,475 (term time only plus 2 weeks, 37 hours per week).

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: April 2026

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi‑Academy Trust educates more than 4,300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community. Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

Role: Senior Library Mentor
Grade: Band 4b (SCP 11 – SCP 12)
Reporting to: Head of Achievement and Progress

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

Our college is located at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich. It is a country‑leading sixth‑form college that provides an excellent working environment where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally. We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration, and our students are hardworking, well‑behaved and supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams.

The Senior Library Mentor will be responsible for the daily operation of the library and the immediate supervision of library staff. The role ensures the effective operation of library facilities, promotes a positive working environment, and collaborates with curriculum departments to make resources available to students and staff.

• See attached Job Description.

• Educated to A‑Level or equivalent.
• Experience of successfully working with students / young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to drive and maintain high standards.
• Knowledge and experience of using MS packages.
• Ability to organise and maintain records effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Monday 2nd March 2026 at 9am.

Thursday 5th March 2026.

We would love to hear from you! Please complete the application form today. We encourage early submission as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.