Librarian

About this Role

Librarian - 20hours per week, 10.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks).Grade B - Step 1 Actual Annual Salary £11,608.84 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £25,614).

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two weekhalf term break 19th to 30th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week October half term break from
2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

Deer Park School is anew state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September
2021. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Wewill have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embarkon our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our teamto support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition,excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

• In this exciting role, you will be a champion for literacy, playing a pivotal role in:
• Assist bothstaff and students with enquiries.
• Promote the Learning Resource Centre to both staff and students.
• Facilitate the use of ICT and technology based in the Resource Centre and promote the useof all available technologies including the internet.
• Hold a First Aid certificate and support/deputise for First Aid room as necessary.
• To work the Reception desk, and ensure that loan and reference collections are effectively managed.
• Input data into the library catalogue.
• Support the English Curriculum Lead with promoting the Learning Resources Centre to further encourage and develop whole class use and individual pupil use.
• In consultation with the English Curriculum Lead, create a programme of events such as reading groups and bookclubs.

We would also welcome applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching.

• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• RAISE a Hand day:
  Oneday per academic year - a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October halfterm:
  Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
• Enrolment inone of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes.

Our staff form acollective team that makes a difference to the lives of our students. This isan exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Closing Date:
Midday Thursday 8th October
2026.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.