Librarian and Study Centre Co-ordinator
Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, term time only including training days plus 5 additional days. Additional days are worked to support activities out of school hours such as Parents' Evenings and during the school holidays as required by school. Holidays cannot be taken during term time. The working pattern is Monday – Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday, 8am to 3:45pm, with a 45-minute unpaid break.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £25,517 - £27,671
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an organised and enthusiastic professional looking for a rewarding role in education? Are you passionate about promoting reading, literacy and a love of learning? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can inspire students and support the curriculum? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this role could be for you!
We are seeking a skilled and personable Librarian to join our committed team at Alder Community High School. This is a key role in fostering a vibrant reading culture, coordinating and delivering targeted reading interventions, supporting students' independent learning and research skills, and maintaining an engaging, well-organised library that serves our whole school community.
Working as part of our dedicated support team, you will manage all aspects of the school library, promoting reading for pleasure and supporting curriculum delivery across all subjects and year groups. You will coordinate and deliver evidence-based reading interventions to support students who need additional help with their literacy development, working closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to identify pupils' needs and track their progress. You will provide excellent support to students and staff, curate inspiring book collections and displays, and develop engaging library activities and events. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of library resources, loans and intervention outcomes, managing the library management system effectively, and helping to create a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring learning environment for our whole school community.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!
We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.
Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:
✅ The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
✅ High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
✅ An extensive package of CPD.
✅ A stimulating and friendly working environment.
✅ Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
✅ Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
✅ Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
✅ Breakfast provided on INSET days.
✅Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
✅ Local government pension scheme.
If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Further information about the job
This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, term time only including training days plus 5 additional days. Additional days are worked to support activities out of school hours such as Parents' Evenings and during the school holidays as required by school. Holidays cannot be taken during term time.
The working pattern is Monday – Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday, 8am to 3:45pm, with a 45-minute unpaid break.
Get in touch to arrange a visit
For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.
Safeguarding is central to everything we do
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.
Applications should be completed and submitted online via the DfE Teaching Vacancies portal by 9am on Monday 16th November.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are 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
overseas
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alder Community High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- c.hood@alderchs.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 368 5132
Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.
Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.hood@alderchs.uk.
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