Librarian
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQThis job expired on 25 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm totalling 39 hours per week on a term-time only basis plus professional development days. Flexibility is expected in order to support after school events such as open evenings and if we have authors in.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- from £21,000 - £24,000 per annum (already pro rated)
Librarian job summary
LIBRARIAN
Salary:
£21,000 - £24,000 per annum, Term-time working
Company
Pension, free parking, gym, friendly benefits
The
Alec Reed Academy is an Ofsted ‘Good’ school and an exciting place to work. In
July 2018 it received praise from Ofsted who described it as ‘at the
heart of its community, an inclusive school with leadership providing excellent
role models and maintaining the good quality of education since the last
inspection in 2015’.
We are currently looking to appoint a
Librarianto join our team of specialists: HLTA, Coordinator for Literacy,
EAL Coordinator, Curriculum Leader for English & Literacy and Assistant
Principal in charge of Teaching and Learning.
ARA has a newly reinvented library that
has been in operation for the past year which is at the heart of our school.
Because we subscribe to the substantive body of evidence that comments on the
emotional and social consequences of reading for pleasure, as well as the
academic success associated with reading for pleasure (Clark and Rumbold, 2006)
which even outstrips a child’s socio-economic status (OECD, 2002), we see the
library as a space that plays an integral part in the lives of the children in
our care. With substantial new
investment, the reinvention of our library has created an opportunity for a
creative, organised and enthusiastic individual to build on the early success
ensuring it becomes a valued, pivotal part of our students’ learning journey.
It
is essential that applicants have practical experience of working in a library in an educational setting,
experience of computerised Library Management Systems, experience in
communicating and networking with a range of stakeholders; and experience of
working with young people. A qualified (ideally Chartered) status would be
desirable but not essential, as is experience in holding extra-curricular clubs
and activities that promote reading.
The
working hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm totalling 39 hours per
week on a term-time only basis plus professional development days. Flexibility
is expected in order to support after school events such as open evenings and
if we have authors in. The salary range for the role is £21,000 to £24,000 per
annum (this has already been pro-rated).
Visit
the ‘Quicklinks - Vacancies’ section of our website for more information and an
application form: www.alecreedacademy.co.uk. If you prefer to talk, our HR
department would love to chat: 0208 8414511.
Closing date for completed
applications: Sunday 25th September 2022
at midnight
Interviews will be held w/c
3rd October 2022.
We reserve the right to hold interviews
prior to the closing date should we receive favourable applications.
ARA
is committed to the protection and safety of our learners. The successful
applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via
the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing the role.
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 Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 8414511
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
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