Librarian

Smart Teachers are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a high-achieving secondary school for an enthusiastic and dedicated Librarian to lead the school's library provision

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a genuine passion for reading, literacy and education to play a central role in supporting teaching and learning. The successful candidate will create an engaging, welcoming and inspiring library environment that encourages students to become confident, independent learners and lifelong readers. The role is term time only and offers an excellent work-life balance.

About the school

This successful and ambitious secondary school has a strong commitment to academic achievement, student wellbeing and literacy. The Learning Resource Centre sits at the heart of the school's educational vision, providing students with an engaging space to read, study and develop essential lifelong learning skills

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Librarian you will:

• Have experience working with young people
• Be passionate about supporting literacy and student achievement
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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

• Suitable Library 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].