Librarian & Literacy Coordinator
Ormiston Park Academy, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4RU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,038.00 - £31,277.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on full time equivalent (FTE) of £32,597
Librarian & Literacy Coordinator job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
The Librarian and Literacy Coordinator plays a pivotal strategic role in promoting a culture of reading, learning, and academic excellence across the school. This position combines the effective management of the library and learning resource centre with the leadership of whole-school literacy initiatives, ensuring that all students are supported in developing the reading, writing, and communication skills necessary for success. The role is centred on enhancing student outcomes by embedding literacy across the curriculum and fostering a lifelong love of reading within an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
As a leader of literacy, the postholder works collaboratively with teaching staff and senior leaders to design, implement, and evaluate a whole-school literacy strategy that raises standards and supports student progress across all subject areas. They provide guidance and professional support to colleagues on effective literacy teaching practices, ensuring consistent approaches to reading, writing, and oracy. Through targeted interventions and the monitoring of student progress, the role ensures that all learners, including those requiring additional support, are able to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
In their capacity as Librarian, the postholder is responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day management of the library as a dynamic learning hub. This includes curating a diverse and inclusive range of resources that support both the curriculum and students’ wider reading interests, as well as creating an environment that promotes independent learning, curiosity, and intellectual engagement. The Librarian and Literacy Coordinator actively encourages reading for pleasure through initiatives such as reading programmes, author visits, literacy events, and student-led activities, helping to build a vibrant reading culture across the school community.
Overall, this role is integral to driving forward literacy standards while maintaining an innovative and accessible library service. The Librarian and Literacy Coordinator serves as a champion for literacy and learning, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to develop essential skills, discover the joy of reading, and thrive in a supportive and resource-rich educational environment.
About the Academy
Ormiston Park is a small but growing 11-16 Academy. Our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced buildings and grounds. You will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. You will play a vital role in providing the highest quality provision and ensuring aspirations become reality.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service
For further details or to arrange a time to visit the Academy, contact Gloria Ampomah, HR Officer on 01708 865180 or gampomah@ormistonpark.org.uk
To apply for the role, please submit an application form via the link by the closing date stated above. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Ormiston Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All the academy policies can be found here: Policies
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 669 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Park Academy website
Ormiston Park is a small but growing 11-16 Academy. Our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced buildings and grounds. You will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. You will play a vital role in providing the highest quality provision, impacting positively on outcomes for our students, ensuring aspirations become reality. Ormiston Park Academy having received our Good judgement in 2017, is now on the journey to Outstanding by 2020.
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