Librarian and Administrative Support Officer

About the role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Librarian and Administrative Support Officer to manage the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) in a school setting. The role involves fostering a stimulating, organised, and inclusive learning environment, promoting reading for pleasure and academic success across all key stages.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, organise and timetable the LRC and study centres; manage resource budgets, record‑keeping and ICT maintenance.
• Collaborate with English and Media departments to organise Book Weeks, author visits and promote reading schemes such as Accelerated Reader.
• Guide students and staff in resource selection, deliver information‑skills training and run lunchtime, break‑time and after‑school homework/study clubs.
• Participate in parent evenings, deliver staff INSET training and liaise with library networks.

Required profile

• Degree (or equivalent) plus GCSE English and Mathematics.
• Minimum three years’ experience in an inner‑city school or educational setting with proven library management and reading‑scheme delivery.
• Willingness to support flexible hours, including out‑of‑academy community links and after‑hours study support.

Required skills

• Knowledge of library management systems.
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum (English).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme contributions.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Cash Plan, performance and loyalty bonuses.
• Access to professional development, coaching and career progression programmes.