Learning Resource Centre Manager

Aston Manor Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254.00 - £33,669.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3

Learning Resource Centre Manager job summary

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly, and supportive ethos that enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. Aston Manor Academy underwent an ungraded Ofsted Inspection in May 2025 which confirmed that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection which were outstanding. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated as one of the best for progress in Birmingham!

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable, Learning Resource Centre Manager, the role has arisen due to the ending of the fixed term contract for the current post holder and the growth within the resources department. The successful candidate will manage a wide range of learning resources, including, booklets, leaflets and laminated resources, to support teaching and learning across the school. They will also play a key role within the Learning Resource Centre, supporting students and staff, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the library. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy, customer-focused environment, be highly organised, and possess a keen eye for detail

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

A supportive and nurturing working environment

A commitment to CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a technology scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, BHSF Connect service and a cycle to work scheme

Golden Ticket Day

Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme or Teacher Pensions Scheme

An inclusive and caring ethos

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, or have an informal discussion please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at HR@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026, midday

Interviews: Week commencing 6th July 2026

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Equitas Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, right to work check, online search and references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Aston Manor Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1020 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aston Manor Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aston-manor-academy

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is one of the best in Birmingham for attainment and progress!
As part of Equitas Academies Trust, Aston Manor Academy lives and breathes by the values of:
All different: All equal: All achieving.

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