Librarian

John O'Gaunt School, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0AN

4 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC9-12 (27,254 to £28,598 FTE; this will be pro rata for part-time, term time) - actual hourly rate is £14.13 to £14.82
• Additional allowances:

  NJC9-12 (27,254 to £28,598 FTE; this will be pro rata for part-time, term time) - actual hourly rate is £14.13 to £14.82

Librarian job summary

Working hours are 32.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 Inset Days (38.6 weeks/year).

Pay Scale is NJC9-12, £27,254 to £28,598 FTE - this would be pro rata for term time only (actual hourly rate = £14.13 to £14.82).

As a Librarian at John O’Gaunt, you will continue to manage and grow our library provision, actively support our layered approach to reading, help lead on reading initiatives and interventions across the school, and you will work to enthuse students about reading. You will work closely with the SEND team, English faculty and Subject Leads to enhance students' reading skills and motivation and help us continue to build our ‘Reading is Power’ culture. This is a role that is central to improving the life chances of students by supporting all, regardless of starting point, to be more competent, confident, critical readers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage library operations and resources;
• Promote a culture of reading school-wide;
• Develop, deliver and support reading programs for diverse student needs;
• Oversee, facilitate and track reading progress at KS3;
• Organize and promote enrichment activities and author visits.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a committed team dedicated to fostering a culture of reading;
• Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity and creativity;
• Be instrumental in improving the life chances of children by supporting the wider unlocking of the curriculum.

Additionally, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Scheme, as part of a strong wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Strong Professional Development based on individual needs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent resources and facilities - the department has full technician support

The Trust

Excalibur Academies Trust is growing, creating opportunities for ambitious, innovative and outward looking professionals with a desire to progress and develop. We never forget that the strength of our organisation is entirely dependent upon the quality of our people and that it is our responsibility to offer the best training, support and development for every member of staff. This starts from the moment you join with a comprehensive onboarding programme, management support and wide ranging CPD opportunities.

We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline if appropriate so would encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Statement

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

EAT is an equal opportunities employer, proud to serve a diverse student/parent community. The Trust’s recruitment policy aims to ensure the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities, suitability for the position; to ensure all applicants are considered equally/consistently; ensure no applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic/ national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure the School meets its commitment to safeguarding/promoting the welfare of children/young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

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 John O'Gaunt School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 440 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John O'Gaunt School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-o-gaunt-school-hungerford

John O'Gaunt School is an11-16 secondary school, situated in the beautiful historic market town of Hungerford on the Berkshire/Wiltshire border and is very much at the heart of the community it serves. There are good road and rail links, with easy access to the M4 and a 10 minute walk from the station.

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