Librarian

Wembley High Technology College, North Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  4 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,220.00 Annually (FTE)

Librarian job summary

Please note the salary advertised is based on 1FTE; as this role is term time + 2 weeks, the actual salary will need to be pro rata accordingly. Please complete the application form attached.

Job Purpose

To manage and develop library resources and facilities across the Trust in order to support students' academic progress, independent learning, and preparation for higher education. The School Librarian will play a key role in promoting reading, research skills, academic integrity, and EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) representation in all Key Stages. The post holder will also support the academic functions across the sixth form.

Key Responsibilities

Library Management and Learning Resource Centre

• Ensure the effective and active supervision of the library as a silent study area, maintaining a strong academic ethos and promoting professional attitudes to learning.
• Audit the library’s stock and collections with a focus on EDI representation.
• Maintain and update academic and careers guidance resources, in collaboration with universities and local council libraries.
• Ensure the secure tagging, tracking, and condition of all resources.
• Use systems (e.g. electronic cataloguing and management tools) to monitor stock levels, book loans, and overdue returns.
• Develop and promote independent learning by curating a range of appropriate materials and resources.
• Maintain and improve engaging displays that reflect student diversity and academic focus

Student Support and Development

• Provide one-to-one and group tutoring as directed by the line manager.
• Support students with reading assessment and testing.
• Assist with monitoring academic progress, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, especially in the Sixth Form Library.
• Supervise breaktime, lunchtime and until 4pm in the library so that it becomes a welcoming space for all.
• Promote and teach academic integrity, including guidance on plagiarism, referencing, and source evaluation.
• Deliver sessions on how to search for academic sources, reference properly (Harvard, APA, MLA, etc.), and evaluate information critically.

UCAS and Higher Education Support

• Support the UCAS Coordinator with administrative and pastoral aspects of the university application process.
• Organise, maintain, and promote a dedicated reference section for university and career guidance.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents as directed to support the application and transition process.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Train and coordinate student librarians to assist with the daily running of the library and its resources.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure resources align with the curriculum.
• Collaborate with pastoral and academic teams to support targeted interventions and monitor individual and group progress.
• Support and promote enrichment activities such as World Book Day, reading challenges, author visits, etc.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and databases for library usage and student interactions.
• Prepare and present reports and updates to SLT or relevant stakeholders on library impact and student progress.
• Assist with Open Events, and other College functions as required.

ICT and Equipment Supervision

• Supervise daily use of IT equipment in the library and report any faults.
• Maintain an inventory of devices and ensure they are safely used and stored.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise full classes during teacher absences as required, maintaining focus, behaviour, and academic progress.
• Support with the coordination and delivery of college events and enrichment programmes.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Line Manager, Head of Sixth Form, IB Co-ordinator or Headteacher.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Experience working in a library or educational setting
• Knowledge of EDI practices and inclusive educational resources
• Ability to manage and supervise students effectively
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and across multiple sites
• ICT literate and familiar with library management systems

Desirable

• Degree in Library and Information Studies or related field
• Experience with UCAS and higher education application processes
• Experience with sixth form or KS5 curriculum
• Knowledge of academic referencing styles (Harvard, APA, etc.)

Working Pattern

• Term time only + 2 weeks
• Some evening work required for open events

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 Wembley High Technology College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1553 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wembley High Technology College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wembley-high-technology-college-north-wembley

Wembley High is an outstanding school and has consistently been one of the highest achieving schools in in the country for many year.

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