Reading Mentor and Lead Librarian
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8XA10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,776.00 - £12,361.00 Annually (Actual) 18 hours/week term time only plus staff training days
Reading Mentor and Lead Librarian job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking to appoint and enthusiastic and organised part-time Reading Mentor and Lead Librarian.
Supporting pupils with their reading is an important part of school life and this role will involve tutoring identified pupil groups in this specific area of skill development. We use the Lexonik intervention package and will train the successful post holder to deliver reading intervention sessions to pupils in need of additional intervention.
In addition, the Librarian part of the role requires someone with a love of reading and an understanding of how to engage the reading habits of our young people in order to complement our current reading strategy. The academy requires a candidate who sees the best in children, can motivate them as well as build supportive, respectful relationships with young people. We have a well-stocked and well supported library that is established in our school. We have a dedicated team of librarians and several very successful reading projects in place, led by our librarian, including Carnegie shadowing and a peer reading programme. The role is line managed by our head of English but will also work closely with our SENDCO.
About our Academy
We are a truly unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire. Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school.
The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be.
Why Work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
We would encourage all prospective candidates to visit the academy to tour and meet with other members of the staff and our pupils, please contact Mrs C Sheppard csheppard@tenburyhigh.co.uk.
If you wish to arrange a visit. In addition, I encourage you to visit our website; take a look at our Facebook page and email our Head of English (Mrs L Eyre leyre@tenburyhigh.co.uk) if you have any specific questions.
I am grateful for the interest that you have shown and would urge you to apply for the post by completing and returning the application form on mynewterm.
Please note that the closing date is Wednesday 20th May 2026 and we expect to hold interviews the week commencing 8th June 2026.
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
You can find all the academy policies here: Policies
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 454 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Tenbury High Ormiston Academy website
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