Job Introduction
The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a vacancy for a Librarian. The post holder will be required to work 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. As part of this role, the successful candidate will assist with the development, management and organisation of library facilities to ensure effective provision of resource and information services to staff, students and members of the community. You will also have a leading role in the school’s priority of raising literacy standards, working closely with key staff such as the English department and SLT, engaging and leading on projects and schemes to ensure literacy is embedded throughout the whole school.
Other key duties include:
• To provide guidance and advice to readers and library users
• To assist with the maintenance of the automated library system and the accompanying administrative routines.
• Supervision of students before school, during break, lunch times and after school
We are looking for a Librarian who has:
• A love of reading and the ability spread this throughout the school.
• A wide range of knowledge of books ranging from KS4 requirements to students with low ability reading ages.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to cover and help with other duties when required.
In return we offer:
• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
More information and application forms are available on our website: https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/
Please submit applications to Estelle Sharpe by email: esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk.
Please note we cannot accept CVs as a form of application.
Application deadline: 11:59pm on Sunday 7 September 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening including checks with previous employers and undertake an enhanced DBS with barred check.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
