Head Librarian
The Ruth Gorse Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1HWThis job expired on 20 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SO1 (SCP 23-25) £34,434 - £36,363 Actual Salary: £29,747 - £31,413
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Head Librarian. This role is crucial to our work as an Academy. The successful applicant will be expected to manage and develop the library, providing a suitable environment for structured and independent learning for both staff and students within the academy, and to maintain a stock of learning resources that reflect current curriculum needs.
Potential applicants should have:
- Grade C/4 and above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
- A qualification or experience in librarianship at a professional level.
- A passion for working with young people to improve literacy and develop wider learning skills.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their careerhave the opportunity toenjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Ruth Gorse Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1265 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 253 1600
The Ruth Gorse Academy moved into a new £23 million premises in September 2016, with exceptional sports facilities, science laboratories and a suite for pupils who have special educational needs.
As part of the nationally renowned GORSE Academies Trust led by Sir John Townsley and under the leadership of the trust’s Deputy CEO, Leanne Griffiths, The Ruth Gorse Academy also benefits from a rich partnership network enjoyed by students and staff alike. Together, the staff and students create a vibrant, engaging school where students thrive. At The Ruth Gorse Academy we endeavour to spark a flame of inspiration in each and every student, whatever their interest or ambition, and do all we can to support them to become the person they want to be.
Values and vision
The school’s motto, “Dare to achieve beyond what you are today”, intends to emphasise the Ruth Gorse Academy’s focus on exceptionalism in its teaching and facilities.
The Gorse Academies Trust considers as its philosophy that all students, regardless of background, can excel when given the right mix of outstanding teaching and rigorous discipline. The Trust also emphasises its focus on improving under-performing schools as well as establishing new ones.
Standards and high expectations are very important to us and we are extremely proud of the many achievements of students and staff at the academy. We aim to excite young people about their learning and to celebrate their successes. Our staff seek to inspire through excellent teaching and learning promoting exceptional rates of progress for all students, regardless of background. Our academy is underpinned by our core values of high expectations, high aspirations and a personalised approach. We consider these to be integral to our students’ success and wellbeing.
We aim to provide the highest quality of pastoral care and academic standards, helping to develop in our students a keen sense of pride in themselves, their academy and the wider community. We recognise the crucial role that parents/carers have in this respect and so strive to work in strong partnership with them throughout their children’s time with us. Our supportive approach enables everyone to develop the skills and knowledge required to be responsible and considerate individuals suited to the demands of our ever-changing multicultural society. There is extensive monitoring of students’ progress and regular contact with parents. We place a high emphasis on positive behaviour which ensures the academy is a happy and safe place within which to learn.
Awards & Recognitions
The Ruth Gorse Academy is an Outstanding provider (Ofsted, October 2023), delivering high quality education for each and every student. The performance of our students in their GCSE examinations demonstrate that we have the expertise to allow all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams.
At the academy we prepare young people for an ever-changing world that values self-confident, well-educated and enterprising individuals. Our expertise in this area was recognised through our accreditation as a World Class School in November 2018. To ensure students are prepared for their futures we provide an exceptional education relevant to the 21st Century that emphasises traditional standards of uniform, discipline and respect. The World Class Quality School Mark is a charity concerned with developing the skills, competencies and characteristics young people need to thrive in an ever-changing global economy. The Ruth Gorse Academy was accredited with this prestigious accolade following a rigorous process that required our students to demonstrate their ability to be excellent learners dedicated to life-long learning; exceptional leaders and organisers; consistently outperform students from similar contexts and be active participants in their school, local or relevant communities.
Principal
Mrs S Mir
Arranging a visit to The Ruth Gorse Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk.
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