P547345 - Librarian - Kingsmeadow Comprehensive School

Job description

P547345 - Librarian - Kingsmeadow 'omprehensive S'hool

Job des'ription
We are ex'ited to have opened our brand-new s'hool library, designed to be a vibrant hub for reading, resear'h and independent learning, in September 2026. Therefore, we are seeking an enthusiasti', dedi'ated librarian who will spark 'uriosity and 'reativity in our learners, and ultimately, lead and manage this important multifun'tional spa'e.

The su''essful 'andidate will have the opportunity to shape the library from the very beginning. You will be responsible for establishing and developing the s'hool library as a wel'oming, in'lusive, and well-resour'ed learning environment. You will promote a love of reading a'ross the s'hool while supporting students and staff with resear'h, text 'hoi'es and information litera'y skills to impa't attainment, wellbeing and the lifelong opportunities that reading 'an offer.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, organise, and manage the s'hool library 'olle'tion

Sele't, a'quire, and 'atalogue books and digital resour'es

Promote reading through events, displays, and initiatives

Support students in developing litera'y, resear'h and information skills

Work 'ollaboratively with tea'hing staff to support the 'urri'ulum

Manage library systems, loans, and re'ords

'reate an inspirational library environment where 'riti'al thinking and 'reativity flourish

The 'losing date for appli'ations is noon on Monday 2 November 2026.

Interviews will take pla'e during the week 'ommen'ing 9 November 2026.

Visits to the s'hool are en'ouraged and 'an be arranged by 'onta'ting Mrs Lane, Offi'e Manager.

We are 'ommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and appointments are made subje't to enhan'ed DBS Dis'losure and online sear'h 'he'ks.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you 'ommen'e employment part way through the a'ademi' year, they are subje't to an equated salary adjustment.

37 hours per week (flexible working/job share options may be 'onsidered).

Further details are available from the Offi'e Manager, Mi'helle Lane, on 0191 4606004, [email protected] or they 'an be found on our website www.kingsmeadow.org.uk under Information - Job Va'an'ies.