School Librarian

School Librarian Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:00-16:00, Fri 08:00-15:30) Term Time only plus 2 INSET days. Pay Scale: NJC13-15 Start date: 01/09/2026 Interview date: 17/06/2026 Are you passionate about fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning? We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised School Librarian to manage and develop our inclusive, welcoming school library service. Reporting directly to our Senior Leader for Whole School Literacy & Reading, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our curriculum, promoting reading for pleasure, and developing students’ information and digital literacy skills. This is a dynamic role where you won't just manage books, you will collaborate directly with faculties, deliver targeted literacy intervention programmes, and create a purposeful, safe, and inspiring learning environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operations, including cataloguing, stock collection development, and budget management. Partner with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum and guide students in using digital research tools. Deliver planned literacy intervention programmes, track student progress, and organise engaging book displays and reading events. Ensure equitable access to resources for all students while upholding a strict commitment to safeguarding. About You The successful candidate will have an unequivocal commitment to excellence and a core belief that all students can achieve, regardless of their background. What Ashton Park School can offer: A highly collaborative department of specialists Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community Employee Assistance Programme Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers Cycle to Work scheme Free eye tests Access to staff sports and competitions Local Government Pension Scheme Training and professional development opportunities Internal job market and great opportunities for progression Family friendly policies Free parking About Ashton Park Secondary School This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas. ''The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change’’ Ofsted Lead Inspector We are looking for applicants who are passionate about students’ learning and who have an unequivocal commitment to excellence in all they do. The successful applicant will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver high quality student support. The successful candidate will be committed to the personal development of our students. Being part of the professional learning community at Excalibur