Librarian

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 March 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,688 - £26,781

Librarian job summary

School Librarian

NJC Scale Point 12-17 (£28,598 - £31,022)

Actual Salary (£24,688 - £26,781)

37 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 5 days)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-organised librarian to lead the development of our school library here at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Your main priority will be to promote and foster a love of reading across our school, in keeping with our strong culture of valuing literacy at all levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the library resources, supporting the Literacy Co-ordinator with whole-school initiatives, supporting the delivery of reading interventions and ensuring that the library is a welcoming, inclusive space for all of our wonderful students.

Key responsibilities:

·        Be an ambassador for reading for pleasure across all year groups.

·        Work closely with the subject leader team to ensure that the library supports the delivery of our curriculum.

·        Organise and manage the library stock, keeping the catalogue up-to-date and ensuring that digital resources are well-organised.

·        Supervise and support students using the library during lessons, before/after school, and at break and lunchtimes.

·        Organise and facilitate reading initiatives, author visits and other events that encourage engagement.

·        Deliver reading interventions, with the support of the Literacy Co-ordinator.

·        Support 6th Form students with their independent research skills.

·        Ensure the library remains a stimulating and inspiring space. 

The successful candidate will:

·        Have previous experience of working in a library setting, although full training will be provided.

·        Have excellent organisational and communication skills.

·        Be passionate about working with young people.

·        Be confident in using digital tools and online platforms.

·        Embrace working collaboratively with staff and students.

·        Have a deep understanding of the benefits of reading for pleasure, and model this.

What we can offer:

·        A warm and supportive school community here at Team Hatton, where all staff are supported to flourish.

·        Students who are polite, engaging and ready for excellence.

·        A strong culture of reading, supported by the senior leadership team.

·        Opportunities for professional development.

·        The chance to make a real impact on the life chances of our students. 

 

We value honesty and integrity and our recruitment processes help us understand what you uniquely contribute. Submissions that rely too heavily on AI risk obscuring the very qualities we are looking to discover. If you use AI, let it support your thinking, not replace it.

You can apply for this vacancy and out more about this role by visiting our website: Careers | Hatton Academies Trust

 

Closing date for receipt of applications 9.00am on Friday 23rd January 2026

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. Hatton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

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 Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1481 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-christopher-hatton-academy

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