Librarian

Location: Co-op Academy Swinton, Salford, Greater Manchester

Salary: Grade G SCP 7 to 17 (Actual salary £21,257 to £25,173)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, Term time only, plus 6 days

Start date: October 2024

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in our Library Resource Centre.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Librarian to join our academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent organisational skills, a passion for student support and a commitment to promoting a culture of reading for pleasure.

The role offers a varied and fulfilling day including managing and developing our school library (including the selection, acquisition and organisation of books and other resources) and promoting the library and its resources to students, staff and parents (this will include lunchtime and after school events for special occasions such as World Book Day and Black History Month).

You will work closely with the English and Literacy departments carrying out 1:1/small group reading interventions and delivery of the timetabled library lessons (for which all training will be provided).

You will also attend meetings and CPD events with the Co-op Academies Trust Librarian Network in order to collaborate and share best practice with other academies across the trust.

This role offers a chance to work in a supportive and dynamic school environment; a well managed and thriving library lies at the heart of a secondary school and can make a real difference to the lives of students. Co-op Academy Swinton is committed to providing an outstanding education and supportive environment for all students; the Library Resource Centre Manager will be a key member of the team working towards this goal.

An excellent career and professional development offer is also at the heart of the academy’s commitment to you. In addition you will have the opportunity to link with other Co-operative Academies across the North West. Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our ‘Ways of Being’;

Do what matters most | Be yourself, always | Show you care | Succeed together

For further detailed information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts on various Co-op branded products 
• Co-operative credit union
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities 
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Colleague Assistance Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccine

How to apply

To apply for the role, please complete the online application form by the closing date of 8am Friday, 27th September 2024.

Interview date: w/c 30 September 2024

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.