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Librarian & Learning Centre Coordinator

Cheltenham

Start Date: 1st September 2025
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:00pm
Responsible to: Whole School Literacy Lead / Headteacher

Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheltenham Bournside School as a Librarian & Learning Centre Coordinator. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Librarian to organise and manage the daily running of our Learning Centre and library resources.

As a Librarian you will work closely with the Literacy Lead and subject leaders to support students’ literacy development and foster a love of reading throughout the school. Reading for pleasure is a priority within our school. Many pupils choose to read widely and avidly.

Job Description:
Purpose

• To organise and manage the daily running of the Learning Centre and the library resources, to include categorising and organising the library stock
• Work collaboratively with staff and students to create and develop the Learning Centre and library that inspires and engages users.
• Work with the subject leaders to ensure frequent and relevant use of the library by all of the curriculum areas
• Support the Literacy Lead in closing the reading age gap and with literacy initiatives
• Support the Literacy Lead with organised events to motivate and encourage reading and independent learning
• To supervise students studying in the Learning Centre
• To supervise and support students attending homework club after school

Specific Responsibilities
Support for Students

• Maintain a conducive working environment for all students studying in the Learning Centre
• Be well-informed about literature and developments in literacy to ensure you can best advise students their choice of reading material, to be sensitive to their needs and to recommend suitable titles
• Be pro-active in suggesting study resources and articles for students to use
• Encourage and supervise student librarians in their role
• Supervise access to the Learning Centre at break and lunchtime
• Supervise and support homework club after school

Support for Teachers

• Organise and manage learning centre and library resources
• Liaise with all subject staff to ensure that library resources support departments
• Assist the Literacy Lead with literacy intervention strategies where appropriate
• Assist the Literacy Lead with any literacy related events taking place at the school
• Support the School
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Person Specification:
Essential:

• A good standard of education of A-Level or above (ore quivalent)
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young students and in forming effective professional relationships
• Enthusiasm, drive and love for the job
• Committed to high personal standards at all times
• Ability to form and maintainappropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people

Desirable:

• Librarian training /qualification or willingness to complete training
• Experience in working in a secondary school or education environment
• Adaption of ICT equipment to specific student needs
• Understanding of child development
• Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes

Please click on Apply Now to view the full Job Description and Person Specification and download an applications pack, or request one via the email address to the right of this advert.

If you would like to apply, please complete the online forms and email them via the email address to the right of this advert by the application deadline.

Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2025 9am

Salary: Grade F6-12 (Actual pro rata salary £20,443 - £22,495) (Pay award pending)

Hours Per Week: Permanent, 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

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