Librarian

Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 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: £29,561.00 - £29,561.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 1 Points 3 (FTE £29,561 per annum, actual salary £28,095 per annum), 40 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only)

Librarian job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Librarian to lead and develop the school library at Orion Coopers. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in promoting literacy, supporting learning, and fostering a culture of reading across the school community.

As Librarian, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the library, including overseeing resources, maintaining library systems, supporting reading intervention programmes, and creating an engaging learning environment for students. You will work closely with teaching and support staff to promote reading for pleasure, develop students' literacy skills, and support independent research and learning.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a passion for reading and learning, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external partners. Experience of working in a library, educational, or youth-focused environment would be advantageous.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students' academic achievement, personal development, and lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that are commensurate with the grade and nature of the role, as reasonably directed by the Headteacher or line manager. Orion Education reserves the right to amend the duties of the post in consultation with the postholder to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

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 Orion Coopers

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1339 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Orion Coopers website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coopers-school

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