School Librarian (with Literacy Support) at Standish Community High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SCHS/20678

Location

Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£23,768.27 - £26,174.87 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, (SCP 8-14)

Closing Date

9:00am, 2nd Mar 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week Commencing 2nd March

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing 2nd March

About this Role

The successful candidate will have a passion for reading, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to inspire students across all year groups.

This full-time role will be based at Standish Community High School, however as we are part of Mosaic Learning Trust, there may be occasions when you will be required to work at other schools within the Trust.

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures.

Applicants can apply through TES, Teacher Vacancies and MyNewTerm or by filling in the school’s application form found on the School Website. Completed application forms can be forwarded by email to: recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the closing date will be Monday 2nd March 2026 at 9am and Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd March 2026.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application.

Contact Details

  Charlotte Davies
  01257422265
  recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Standish Community High School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

SUPPORTING INFORMATION - SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE This section of the application form is very important, as this is where you demonstrate your suitability for the job. Read through the advertisement and the job description to get a clear view of what the job involves. The person specification describes the necessary skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for. Pay particular attention to those areas on the person specification described as essential. Make sure that you tell us how you match the requirements of the job.
Have you ever been dismissed from any employment for any reasons other than redundancy? If YES please give details, including dates, reasons and employer.
Have you at any time received, or do you have pending, a caution, bind-over, reprimand, final warning or conviction? If yes, please state: