School Librarian

What skills and experience we’re looking for

To have overall responsibility for the management of the college library.

Managing, developing and organising the college library to support learning and teaching.

To manage the Accessit system in the college library – loaning student books in and out, contacting parents and assisting the English faculty with bringing classes across.

To index, catalogue and classify learning resources in the library and develop and maintain accurate and reliable catalogue and lending systems.

To select, acquire, purchase, organise, advise on and promote learning resources in all formats which support the curriculum and learning and teaching.

To collaborate with staff in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of relevant learning and study skills programmes in the library.

To open the library before college at break‑time, lunch‑time and after college.

To manage library and LRC bookings.

To supervise and train staff on duty in the library.

To promote the use of the library to the college community and foster an atmosphere which is conductive to positive learning experiences.

To monitor educational materials for use in college in order to identify inappropriate material.

To promote the library within the college through assemblies, registration and other appropriate campaigns and events.

To develop and maintain links with external agencies and sources to maximise the use of appropriate materials and information for the library resource centre.

To be responsible for the supervision and management of the behaviour of students and to have responsibility for student health and safety in the library.

To act as responsible budget holder for the effective budgetary planning and management of LRC resources.

To provide support for the college Literacy Lead in the running and management of the Accelerated Reader programme with KS3 students.

To create and demonstrate a welcoming and ‘user friendly’ learning environment at all times of the working day in the college’s LRC.

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/leadership team, to develop and support intervention work in English.

Researching and purchasing new texts to keep the library current and reading material exciting.

Assist the literacy lead with new and existing reading initiatives for the whole-college e.g. World Book Day.

Deliver literacy intervention and support guided reading recovery sessions at both Key Stages to improve reading age and speed.

To monitor students’ reading activity and habits to accurately record achievement/ rewards according to agreed procedures.

To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the College.

To establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies and professionals.

To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

To recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

To implement and adhere to the college’s equal opportunities policy.

To have a flexible and can‑do approach with the ability to respond to the needs of the college.

To be aware of and comply with the College’s Safeguarding Procedures, Health and Safety requirements, confidentiality and data protection policies.

To execute any other duties that may be required, commensurate with the grade of the post.

You will be required to work two additional INSET days, which will be paid additionally, and advanced notification of those days will be provided.

Working at Wright Robinson College offers a rewarding and supportive environment where employees are valued both professionally and personally. The college is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, growth, and innovation. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes competitive salaries, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to wellbeing programmes designed to promote a healthy work‑life balance.

Additionally, the college provides pension schemes, generous holiday allowances, and various staff recognition initiatives that highlight the hard work and dedication of…