Librarian and Intervention Support
Chatham Grammar, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £23,611.55 - £26,554.84 Annually (Actual) Band C £28238 - £31758 FTE
Librarian and Intervention Support job summary
About this Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Librarian and Intervention Support colleague to join our dedicated team at Chatham Grammar. This varied and rewarding role combines the management and promotion of our school library with wider student support responsibilities, helping to create an environment where students can develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. The successful candidate will support literacy development, independent study and intervention programmes whilst contributing positively to student wellbeing and inclusion.
Whether you have experience working in a library, school, educational setting or student support role, you will find a supportive environment where your contribution is valued. At Chatham Grammar, we believe that every student deserves access to high-quality learning resources and the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
As a member of our support staff team, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the library, promote reading and literacy across the school, support intervention programmes and build positive relationships with students. Working closely with teaching, pastoral and inclusion teams, you will play an important role in removing barriers to learning and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where all students can succeed. Most importantly, you will be a positive role model who helps students learn, achieve and thrive.
Why Join UKAT?
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and success of our staff. As part of our team, you will benefit from:
- Benenden Healthcare membership.
- Free access to wellbeing, health and counselling services.
- Free on-site parking and discounted electric vehicle charging.
- Access to our on-site gym facilities.
- Staff Thrive Days in addition to scheduled professional development days.
- Tailored professional learning pathways and trust-wide career opportunities via the UKAT Institute.
- Eye care and hearing care vouchers.
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- Relocation packages for eligible candidates.
- Interest-free loans and travel loans.
- Excellent transport links, with London and the wider South East within easy reach, or you may benefit from the cycle to work scheme with UKAT.
Located in Medway, Kent, Chatham Grammar is a high-performing and inclusive school with a strong academic tradition and ambitious aspirations for every student. We welcome applications from colleagues at all stages of their careers who share our commitment to delivering an exceptional education and enriching opportunities for all learners.
UKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust's HR Team, or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Chatham Grammar
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 948 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Chatham Grammar website
Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective 11 – 19 girls academy (with a mixed sixth form) whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).
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