Librarian
- Salary – Grade 5, points 15 to 22 (£24,996 to £28,055 pro rata per annum)
- Start date – As soon as possible
- Contract – Permanent. Full-time
- Job Description
- Application deadline – Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.59pm
- Interview date – To be confirmed
The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a vacancy for a Librarian. The post holder will be required to work 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. As part of this role, the successful candidate will assist with the development, management and organisation of library facilities to ensure effective provision of resource and information services to staff, students and members of the community. You will also have a leading role in the school’s priority of raising literacy standards, working closely with key staff such as the English department and SLT, engaging and leading on projects and schemes to ensure literacy is embedded throughout the whole school. Other key duties include:
- To provide guidance and advice to readers and library users
- To assist with the maintenance of the automated library system and the accompanying administrative routines
- Supervision of students before school, during break, lunch times and after school
We are looking for a Librarian who has:
- A love of reading and the ability spread this throughout the school
- A wide range of knowledge of books ranging from KS4 requirements to students with low ability reading ages
- A flexible approach and a willingness to cover and help with other duties when required.
In return we offer:
- A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Calm and purposeful learning environments
- Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
- A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
Please submit applications to Estelle Sharpe by email: Esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk