Librarian

Formby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584 to £26,409
• Actual salary: £17,504 to £18,068

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Librarian who is dynamic and enthusiastic with outstanding organisational skills. The successful candidate will lead on the coordination, development and running of the school library and must be able to relate to and engage constructively with young people. Implementing creative and effective strategies aimed at ensuring that students obtain positive outcomes is a key part of the role. You will also act as a key link between the school, students and families.

Excellent literacy and ICT skills are required to support students.

What the school offers its staff

• very welcoming and supportive staff and Senior Leadership Team
• students who are engaged, motivated and respectful
• an excellent CPD programme with opportunities to seek national accreditation
• a focus on staff wellbeing and welfare
• excellent transport links from Liverpool, Preston and Manchester

Commitment to safeguarding

Formby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The successful applicant will need to be DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked to Enhanced level and personal details will be cross-referenced in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy. We also carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Librarian Job Description April 2025.pdf - 32.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Formby High School Library brochure 2025.pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)

Librarian Information pack April 25.pdf - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

About Formby High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1099 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Formby High School website
• Email address: k.rhymes@formbyhighschool.com
• Phone number: 01704 873100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/formby-high-school-liverpool

Formby High School is a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive academy with 1,100 students (including over 200 in the Sixth Form). The school’s motto ‘determined to achieve’ is central to our vision for all aspects of school life, in and out of the classroom, and across the community. The school employs over 140 dedicated and highly effective teaching and support staff who work closely with parents to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. Formby High School was judged to be Good across all areas in the most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2022). The report highlights how our students are ‘inspired to succeed’ and ‘proud to attend their school’.

Arranging a visit to Formby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.rhymes@formbyhighschool.com.

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