At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the School Literacy Network, creating resources and training for teachers and schools.
- Company: Join Libraries Unlimited, a charity passionate about enriching lives through reading.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days holiday, pension contributions, and access to discounted events.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's literacy and support local schools.
- Qualifications: Teaching background and a love for reading are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24867 - 29000 £ per year.
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (working pattern below)
Location: Exeter Library & Home (Hybrid), including travel around Southwest schools
Closing date: 9am, Friday 17th July 2026
Interview date: Thursday 23rd July 2026 at Cullompton Library
Working Pattern:
- Term-time: 22.2 hours per week, over 3 days
- School holidays: 7.4 hours per week, over 1 day
The working pattern is averaged over the year to 18.5 hours per week. The final schedule will be agreed with the successful candidate. Where employment commences part-way through the financial year, the pattern of hours may be adjusted to ensure the contracted average hours are achieved over the remainder of the year.
About Libraries Unlimited:
Libraries Unlimited is a charity running the 54 libraries across Devon and Torbay. We have over 300 members of staff working across our multiple locations. We are also an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), expanding our services to include high-quality arts and cultural events and activities for our users.
The role:
We’re one of Devon’s biggest charities, with a passion for enriching the lives of local people and communities through the power of reading. We’re looking to recruit to a key role overseeing our School Literacy Network (SLN), which supports teachers, schools and every child through practical resources, leadership guidance and a professional network. If you have a teaching background and want to help us to grow the SLN and a passion and love for reading, we’d love to hear from you.
This role will manage the creation of high quality, professional content for classroom teachers to use, run regular network sessions for members, and deliver training sessions – online or face to face - as required to member schools. The Manager will also market and grow the network, working with our inhouse teams, and provide support to subscribers. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. If you have any questions about this, then please do let us know.
Benefits:
- 24 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Pension – defined contribution pension scheme with matched employer contributions of up to 6%
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental pay / Enhanced paternity pay
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support by phone and online
- Access to free and discounted tickets to live music, comedy, theatre and sports events in the UK via Tickets for Good
- Cycle to Work Scheme/ Employee Benefits Scheme with Extras Discounts
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Steve Turner (Chief Operating Officer) at steve.turner@librariesunlimited.org.uk or on 07971 475289.
School Literacy Network Manager in Exeter employer: Libraries Unlimited South West
Libraries Unlimited is an exceptional employer dedicated to enriching the lives of local communities through reading and cultural engagement. With a supportive work culture that values employee growth, you will enjoy benefits such as generous holiday allowances, a robust pension scheme, and access to exclusive events. Located in Exeter, this hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in schools across the Southwest.
Contact Details:
Libraries Unlimited South West Recruitment Team
