Librarian

Salary: £12,661.30 - £13,068.10  - Grade 4 – SCP 6-8
Contract: Permanent, 20 hours a week (working hours are flexible and to be agreed), Term time only

Start date: May 2026

About the Role

Wyvern Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Librarian to join our team and support our journey towards becoming an outstanding school. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and promoting our library resource centre, fostering a love of reading, and supporting students’ literacy development.

You will work closely with the SEND and literacy team to ensure the library is a vibrant, inclusive, and effective learning environment that supports both academic achievement and personal development.

About Us

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence, Equality, and Integrity. With schools across Salford, South Yorkshire, and the North East, we pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive culture that empowers both staff and students to thrive.

Wyvern Academy shares this vision and is committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive education where every student can reach their full potential. We place strong emphasis on developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—within a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Library Management

• Organise and manage the library to ensure effective use by students and staff
• Catalogue, classify, and maintain library resources
• Select, acquire, and promote resources to support teaching and learning
• Maintain stock, including repairs and general upkeep
• Create engaging displays and promote reading initiatives
• Supervise student use of the library, including out-of-hours study
• Recruit, train, and support student library assistants
• Organise and oversee book fairs and reading events

Student Support

• Deliver structured literacy and reading interventions
• Support small group learning activities and programmes
• Assist students in accessing ICT and learning resources
• Provide exam support (e.g., scribing/reading where required)

General Duties

• Support the wider ethos and aims of the school
• Promote positive behaviour and student wellbeing
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies are followed
• Participate in meetings, training, and professional development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience working with young people
• Experience in a library or learning support environment
• Strong IT and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Teaching Assistance or similar
• Knowledge of the national curriculum
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Trust
• Access high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
• Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity and equality
• Make a real difference to students’ learning and life chances

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Wyvern Academy, please contact kate.jackson@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 20^th April 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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