Librarian

The Excelsior Academy, London, E8 2EY

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 February 2026

• Closing date

  20 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  5 January 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: £33,874.00 - £34,892.00 Annually (FTE)

Librarian job summary

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time plus 1 week

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Grade: Scale 6, Point 18 - 20

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time plus 1 week
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Grade: Scale 6, Point 18 - 20

Salary: £33,874 - £34,892

Start Date: ASAP

Part of the Community Schools Trust, The Excelsior Academy offers a world class education designed to level the playing field for all students. By combining expert, teacher led instruction with clear behavioural routines, the school ensures pupils gain the academic results and social confidence needed to thrive. While maintaining high standards for student success, the academy also prioritises staff wellbeing while maintaining a culture of constant improvement and professional growth. Ultimately, Excelsior is a place where hard work and talent are celebrated to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has the best possible chance at a successful future.

We are seeking a passionate and organised Librarian to manage and develop our newly renovated library. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting reading, supporting teaching and learning, and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all students and staff.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

A genuine passion for reading, literacy, and lifelong learning

Excellent organisational and cataloguing skills

Strong communication skills with students, staff, and visitors

A calm, approachable, and supportive manner

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Confidence using library management systems and digital resources

Initiative and creativity in promoting reading and learning activities

A commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding practices.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application form and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. Please note, the Academy reserves the right to close the advert sooner and to conduct interviews as applications are received.

The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected 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 The Excelsior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Excelsior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-petchey-academy

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