Librarian & Reading Champion (Fixed until 31st August 2026)

Aston Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SF

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,159.00 - £21,487.00 Annually (Actual) Band E, Point 7-11. 32.5hours per week. (Based on a full-time salary £26,403-£28,142)

Librarian & Reading Champion (Fixed until 31st August 2026) job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic librarian and reading champion whose infectious love of books and reading will inspire and enthuse the students, staff and parents of Aston Academy. The development of literacy and a life-long love of literature and reading are major priorities for Aston Academy, and the Librarian will play a key role in ensuring the library is the hub of the school.

The successful candidate will:

Be an active Reading Champion, promoting a ‘Love of Literacy’ within the Academy and the wider community.

Liaise with the English department to enable access and support during lessons.

Monitor and maintain the Directed Reading programme within the Academy and share the results with the Head of English.

Assist in the planning and oversight of the general organisation and day-to-day running of the library.

Select, acquire and maintain the library stock and to ensure that such stocks are adequately catalogued and guided.

Ensure that library stocks are organised to facilitate effective access for staff and students.

Initiate and provide guidance, assistance and training in the use of library to both staff and students.

Chase overdue loaned books ensuring that losses to the school are kept to a minimum.

Liaison with any external bodies offering services or materials of value to the school library.

Supervise the students using the library except during agreed breaks during the day

*You will be based at Aston Academy, however the role may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust.

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

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 Aston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1508 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aston-academy

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