Librarian - Maternity Cover

Employer Oasis Academy Mayfield Location Southampton , Hampshire Contract Type Fixed term contract

Hours

Full Time Contract Length Upto 12 Months, Maternity Cove Salary £27,254 - £29,064 FTE - Actual £23,442 - £25,677

Posted3rd June 2026

Start Date To Be Confirmed Expires
17th June 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Fixed term contract

Start Date To Be Confirmed Job ID1557665

Start Date To Be Confirmed Contract Type :

Fixed term contract

Contract Length:
Upto 12 Months, Maternity Cove Job  Academy Mayfield currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Librarian (maternity cover), supporting whole-school literacy and fostering a love of reading across the academy.

Job overview

The Librarian will play a key role in developing an engaging and inclusive reading culture, managing both the physical and digital library spaces. You will inspire students to develop a love of reading, support the delivery of the academy’s reading strategy, and work closely with staff to enhance literacy across the curriculum.

The role involves promoting reading initiatives, supporting targeted intervention programmes, and creating a calm, safe and stimulating environment where students can thrive. You will also lead on library-based activities and events, helping to celebrate and embed reading throughout the academy.

This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.

Job requirements

GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths Passion for reading and promoting literacy

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with staff and engage positively with students

Experience of working with young people or in a customer-facing environment (school or library experience desirable)
Why join us?

As a Librarian within Oasis Academy Mayfield, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and promote a vibrant reading culture within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We offer professional development, training, and opportunities to further develop your skills while making a lasting impact on students’ learning and engagement with reading.

Please note:

this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a high number of suitably qualified applications are received; early application is therefore encouraged.

Librarian

Job Description May 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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