Librarian at St Mary's Catholic Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SMCA/71882

Location

St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ

Contract Type

Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£11,399.00 - £12,150.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

12:00pm, 30th Jan 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

09/02/2026

Interview Date(s) 09/02/2026

About this Role

Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. We are seeking to appoint a Librarian to support and promote the Academy Library.

St Mary’s is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster. The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026 – midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interview date: Monday 9th February 2026

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade D – scale point range 7 to 11
Salary: £11,399.00 to £12,150.00 (approximate actual salary)
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 19 per week Start Date: As soon as possible

Contact Details

  Emma Hudson, Headteacher's PA
  01253 396286
  admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk

St Mary's Catholic Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Please provide a written statement of no more than 1,300 words detailing why you believe your experience, skills, personal qualities, training and/or education are relevant to your suitability for the post advertised and how you meet the person specification applicable to the post.