School Librarian
Kingsmeadow Community School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible.
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,875.00 - £27,304.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade D Points 6-7. £26,875 - £27,304 FTE. To be pro rata to term time only.
School Librarian job summary
We are excited to have opened our brand-new school library, designed to be a vibrant hub for reading, research and independent learning, in September 2026. Therefore, we are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated librarian who will spark curiosity and creativity in our learners, and ultimately, lead and manage this important multifunctional space.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the library from the very beginning. You will be responsible for establishing and developing the school library as a welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced learning environment. You will promote a love of reading across the school while supporting students and staff with research, text choices and information literacy skills to impact attainment, wellbeing and the lifelong opportunities that reading can offer.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, organise, and manage the school library collection
Select, acquire, and catalogue books and digital resources
Promote reading through events, displays, and initiatives
Support students in developing literacy, research and information skills
Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the curriculum
Manage library systems, loans, and records
Create an inspirational library environment where critical thinking and creativity flourish
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 2 November 2026.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 9 November 2026.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Lane, Office Manager.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and online search checks.
Further details are available from the Office Manager, Michelle Lane, on 0191 4606004, mlane@kingsmeadow.org.uk or they can be found on our website www.kingsmeadow.org.uk under Information - Job Vacancies.
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 Kingsmeadow Community School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 868 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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