LIBRARY ASSISTANT & READING CHAMPION
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- KR6, £14,790 pro rata (£26,393 FTE as Assistant) KR9, £5,626 pro rata (£34,421 FTE as Manager)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Library Assistant. The potential post holder will be involved with all aspects of the work of the Learning Resource Centre, under the direction of the Learning Resources Manager. The library is an academic hub of the school and is dynamic, bright and friendly. It is very well used with over 1900 pupils using it for a variety of reasons, from reading, research, private study and book clubs. Literacy is timetabled in the library by the English Department, promoting the importance of reading to the whole curriculum and of course not least, the love of reading.
The role will also involve working as LRC Manager one day a week.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Supervising students using the LRC at all times including Sixth Form private study.
- Supporting the LRC Manager with the general administration requirements of library lessons for lower school students
- Arrangement and supervision of lunchtime extra-curricular activities related to the LRC.
- Managing general resource issues and returns, cataloguing and preparing of new resources, book maintenance, sending out overdue book notices, ensuring library shelves are stocked & tidy.
- Contributing to the smooth running of annual events taking place in the LRC, such as the Sponsored Read & Book Fair
- Undertaking other duties as required, within reasonable limits.
Person specification:
- Some experience of working in a Library or with children would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of the Accelerated Reader reading scheme would an advantage.
- A love of reading, including its promotion, development and improvement.
- Sound knowledge of a wide range of children’s literature.
- Sound ICT skills, including Microsoft Office software, and a willingness to develop these skills into new areas.
- Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for key areas.
- Good administrative skills including a keen eye for detail.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong empathy with the School’s Christian values.
- A good team player, proactive, flexible, willing to learn new skills and methods of working practice.
What the school offers its staff
Situated in Tunbridge Wells with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status:
- 1,912 on roll including 408 in the Sixth Form
- Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
- World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
- Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
- Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos.
We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment on 01892 521595, or email recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk.
Further information about the job
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 28th September 2026
Interview date will be confirmed on being short listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications
For application form, please visit our website: www.bennettmemorial.co.uk
Completed Application Forms should be sent to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1913 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- david@bennett.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01825521595
A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
• 1,903 on roll including 400 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.
We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos.
Bennett Memorial is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Providing the exceptional learning opportunities available to the children and young people in our schools, requires exceptional teachers and support staff. In addition to our competitive employment packages, we offer access to high quality professional and career development opportunities to support your own growth, underlining our commitment to life long learning. You are encouraged to look at the school, and Trust websites, as well as the post details for the role. Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Tenax Schools Trust, and our family of schools, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to visit the school informally or to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email david@bennett.kent.sch.uk.
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