School Support Role - Learning Resource Centre Co-Ordinator

Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, plus 10 additional days Term time only Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6, SCP 12-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences

Experience of working in a library/learning resource environment

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent

Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualification and training and development in the post

Understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures

What the school offers its staff

Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.

No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.

• Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
• Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
• 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
• Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
• Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
• Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!

Further details about the role

Outwood Academy Freeston has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and inspirational Inclusion department, supporting our students in the Learning Resource centre. This rewarding position would suit someone working in a school with experience of supporting the learning of students; someone looking to further progress their career in an educational environment.

The right candidate will have a passion for books and work closely alongside the English department. The role will focus on supporting students to improve their reading through effective tracking and interventions.

A key priority of the role is increasing the Literacy levels of our students, especially those who may face obstacles developing their literacy skills. This may include group work with students who may be disadvantaged within elements of their education. There is scope for creativity and themed events within the Academy and interaction and support with all curriculum areas.

In addition to normal library duties the role also involves assisting with reading interventions and playing an active role in our Accelerated Reader Project.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and have excellent IT skills.

The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work to ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on one’s own initiative, as well as part of a team is essential.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Organising books and creating engaging displays.
• Timetabling English LRC lessons and supporting classes through book boxes, small group reading and other relevant activities.
• Running reading assessments and monitoring scores. In conjunction with the English department, analysing relevant data and implementing timely reading interventions.
• Promoting a love of reading by organising author visits, competitions and opportunities to promote a love of literature.
• Supporting reading interventions such as 'Reading Buddies' and 'Reading Fluency'.
• Managing LRC stock, book returns and orders.

The role is permanent and you would be instrumental in supporting our amazing students, assisting them by creating a culture of success, ensuring they have a positive attitude to learning to increase their life chances, attainment and social and emotional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About Outwood Academy Freeston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1012 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Freeston website
• Email address: l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01924 302560
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-freeston

Outwood Academy Freeston provides education for 11-16 year olds, and is situated in the heart of Normanton, West Yorkshire near the city of Wakefield.

Outwood Academy Freeston aims to provide the best education for all its students by promoting the highest academic standards through quality teaching and learning. It develops students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will prepare them well for the future. We aim to create and sustain a positive learning environment and work in partnership with parents and the wider community to improve in every aspect of our work.

Outwood Academy Freeston is a member of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. The Trust currently sponsors a number of secondary and primary schools in the region. Outwood Grange Academy has been a National Teaching school for many years and was accredited as one of the country’s first Teaching Schools.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Freeston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com.

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