Librarian

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a large secondary academy in Hackney to recruit a Librarian for a temporary assignment.

About the role

The Librarian will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the school library, ensuring it is a welcoming, well-organised, and purposeful learning environment. The role involves supporting students with independent study and reading, promoting literacy across the school, and assisting staff with access to resources.

About the school

The school is a large, inclusive secondary academy located in Hackney, serving a diverse and vibrant community. It is committed to providing a supportive and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential.

The academy places a strong emphasis on literacy, student wellbeing, and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Staff work collaboratively within a positive and well-structured setting, and the school benefits from strong leadership and clear systems that support both students and staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Librarian you will:

• Have experience working in a library or school setting (desirable)
• Be well organised and confident working with young people
• Have good communication and IT skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable Librarian experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].