Librarian with Administration Duties

Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  2 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 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: Orbis pay scale 13-17 (£25,727 - £27,410 FTE), actual pro rata salary £22,907 – £24,406

Librarian with Administration Duties job summary

Librarian with Administration Duties

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday 8am – 3.30pm

Part time working will be considered for a minimum of 30 hrs over 5 days.

Weeks: 200 days per year (38 weeks of school term time plus 2 weeks)

Holiday: Pro rata entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays taken during periods of school closure

Salary: Orbis pay scale 13-17 (£25,727 - £27,410 FTE), actual pro rata salary £22,907 – £24,406.

Pension: Generous local government pension scheme from day 1 of employment

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Librarian & SLT Administrator to join our team. This unique role combines the responsibilities of a school librarian with additional duties as a Senior Leadership Team Administrator. You will play a central role in managing the library as a welcoming and resource-rich environment.

You will have a strong administration background and will be confident in managing data, and you will be working alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Senior Leadership Team who are here to support and develop you.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent organisation and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll. We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019 and in March 2025 Ofsted inspection found that Kingsthorpe College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. We are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey.

In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. Kingsthorpe is on a journey to world-class status. Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk for a comprehensive view of our school.

To apply for this post, please follow this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2025-KC-05928

Please note the College cannot accept CVs.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025. Interview dates: week commencing 7th July 2025.

We may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date.

For More Information email: recruitment@orbismat.com Tel: 01604 716106

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.

Applying for the job

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CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Kingsthorpe College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsthorpe College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsthorpe-college-northampton

Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.

One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.

For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.

All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.

We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.

Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.

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