Librarian and Learning Mentor

Finchley Catholic High School, London, N12 8TA

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. Term time only + 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC 18-22 pro rata actual salary £31,384-£33,304

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key responsibilities of the role are to:

• Use the Library management software to manage, acquire, organise and issue books and resources to support students of all ages and abilities

• Maintain and promote a vibrant attractive learning environment that lends itself to the enjoyment of reading, learning and study

• Support our reading programme

• Support our literacy programme, working closely with the Lead Practitioner for Literacy to inspire students to develop their literacy and independent learning study skills

• Provide opportunities and activities which encourage reading for pleasure, including extra-curricular opportunities and activities such as introducing new authors; World Book day and shadowing the Carnegie awards.

• Liaise with colleagues from all subject areas to provide resources to support curriculum development

• Play an active part in organising and promoting writing competitions

• Develop and undertake a range of activities celebrating key literary events

• Provide in-class support as well as mentoring on a 1:2:1 basis

• Support students with homework club

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An outstanding opportunity to be part of the English Department

• A friendly, vibrant and caring school

• A strong commitment to CPD and a very supportive induction programme

• A school that prioritises staff development and wellbeing

• A ‘wellbeing day’ for all staff after one year of service

• An enterprising and ‘can do’ ethos where initiative and innovation are warmly embraced

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

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Finchley Catholic High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Finchley Catholic High School website
• Email address: recruitment@finchleycatholic.org.uk
• Phone number: 02084450105
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finchley-catholic-high-school

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Arranging a visit to Finchley Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@finchleycatholic.org.uk.

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