Librarian and Reading Co-ordinator

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,586.00 - £21,925.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 2 Point 3-3

Librarian and Reading Co-ordinator job summary

We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating library space. The right individual will be passionate about reading and committed to promoting reading across the school; keen to work with young people to develop their enthusiasm for reading and their interaction with a reading scheme.

They will work closely with teachers from all faculties to ensure the library contributes effectively to the delivery of the curriculum and supports students to develop skills necessary to make effective use of the resources.

What we can offer you:

A positive working environment

The support of a highly professional and committed staff team

The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust

Working Hours:

37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 16:00pm & Friday 08:00am - 15:30pm

How to make an application:

To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leicester.

The vacancy closes on Tuesday 29th September 2026

Interviews will take place on w/c 5th October 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Stacey Nicholls, PA to the Principal on 01162780232 or at snicholls@samworth.tgacademy.org.uk

Website: www.samworth.tgacademy.org.uk

School Address: Trenant Road, Leicester, LE2 6UA

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

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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 979 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tudor-grange-samworth-academy-a-church-of-england-school

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy one of a family of academies with a shared ethos, common values and collective goals. We are working together in a model of meaningful, focused collaboration to achieve excellence in our schools.
We are driven by four key values:
Our children will live ‘Happy, fulfilling lives’
Outstanding teaching and learning is our core focus
Outstanding Governance supports our schools
Leadership and professionalism drives continuous improvement

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