School Librarian

Actual Salary: £24,872.36 - £25,691.64 Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus one week Welcome From The Principal We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy in the friendly South Yorkshire town of Doncaster, featuring a thriving sixth form and a transforming campus. Our recent 2024 OFSTED inspection confirmed we are a 'Good' and 'inclusive school' where 'pupils of every background are provided with the opportunities they need to be successful'. We highly value our staff, offering a truly supportive environment where training and well-being are central to everything we do. We are committed to reducing workload, ensuring staff can focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. Our commitment to inclusion and well-being is recognised by the IQM Award and Silver Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award. We have also achieved the Eco Schools award and the Leading the Way award for meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, preparing our students for an ever-changing world. About The Role The LRC Coordinator will strategically raise the profile of reading through the effective management of the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), taking overall responsibility for resource acquisition, stocking, management of targeted reading plans and student interventions. Working under the guidance of the Assistant Principal, you will directly support school improvement plans by driving ideas and initiatives to create a 'love to read' ethos and culture in school, also you will be implementing targeted reading plans to raise the standards of student reading ability. This role requires excellent communication and listening skills and the commitment to maintain respect and confidentiality across the centre. Key Responsibilities Strategically raise the profile of reading. Manage the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) effectively. Take responsibility for resource acquisition and stocking. Develop and implement reading plans and student interventions. Support school improvement plans and drive initiatives to create a 'love to read' culture. Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality. Benefits Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching. Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week. Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Safeguarding Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Position Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industry: Primary and Secondary Education Additional Information To view the Job Description, please click here. To view the Person Specification, please click here. If you would like to visit the school or would like more information on the role, please contact Sam Penn, HR Assistant, via s.penn@danum.outwood.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr