Learning Resource Centre Co-Ordinator (Term Time Only)

Jarrow School, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 October 2026

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,699 Pa Pro Rata (Actual Salary £29,097)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Advanced level qualifications, including English (or equivalent)
• Experience of employment related to education of young people and learning resources
• Experience of working with own initiative and minimum supervision
• Previous experience in handling data
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication involving oral, written and IT skills
• Ability to self motivate and motivate a team
• Knowledge of issues relating to current learning environments and styles
• Calm and able to work in busy environments and to short deadlines
• Confidential and tactful
• Responsible and reliable
• Patient and assertive
• Committed to the support and development of young people
• Able to be flexible in working patterns
• Enhanced DBS clearance

What the school offers its staff

Jarrow School is a forward-looking school which openedin September 2003 after secondary reorganisation in the town. Stemming from values blendingtradition within a culture of innovation,Jarrow School offers an education characterised by breadth and depth, embracing the culture of change.

One of the real strengths of the school is its size. It is largeenough to ensure a rich and diverse curriculum, yet small enough so that every student is well known.We encourage everyone in the organisation to do their best and to realise their potential.

Situated close to the northern city of Newcastle UponTyne and the coastal resort town, South Shieldsthere is easy access to the UK's motorway andrail networks and Newcastle airport is fourteen miles away.

Lying adjacent to green fields, the school wasrebuilt as part of the BSF scheme in 2009 and thesite is managed under a PFI contract. We have first class facilities in all areas including a community swimming pool.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2026 09 LRC Co-ordinator.pdf - 1.39 MB (opens in new tab)

About Jarrow School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 844 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Jarrow School website
• Email address: headspa@jarrowschool.com
• Phone number: 0191 428 3200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/jarrow-school

Jarrow School is a forward-looking school which opened in September 2003 after secondary reorganisation in the town. Stemming from values blending tradition within a culture of innovation, Jarrow School offers an education characterised by breadth and depth, embracing the culture of change.

One of the real strengths of the school is its size. It is large enough to ensure a rich and diverse curriculum, yet small enough so that every student is well known.

Situated close to the northern city of Newcastle Upon Tyne and the coastal resort town, South Shields there is easy access to the UK's motorway and rail networks and Newcastle airport is 14 miles away.

Lying adjacent to green fields, the school was entirely rebuilt as part of the BSF scheme in 2009 and the site is managed under a PFI contract. We have first class facilities in all areas including community swimming pool.

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