The Bridge Academy -a truly exceptional school that’son a mission to ensure that every student can succeed at a good university or equivalent, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life – is looking for a Librarian to manage the day-to-day operations of the Academy’s library.
Key Responsibilities
- Promoting the development of reading for recreation and taking a lead in creating a whole-school environment which encourages reading for pleasure.
- Developing the VLE portal to support and encourage reading for pleasure.
- Managing and promoting a wide range of resources in a variety of formats and where appropriate, the equipment to access them.
- Leading a programme of events and activities aimed at raising the profiles of reading e.g. World Book Day, author events and competitions.
- Creating and updating display boards, providing an attractive environment which is conducive to achieving optimum use of the library - both for purposeful study and for leisure.
- Forging links with the community and other schools/organisations to promote reading e.g. other primary and secondary schools and libraries, the Shoreditch Trust, librarian networks.
- Managing the study environment for both curriculum-based and independent learning. This involves the management and integration of both physical areas and virtual learning environments to create positive learning spaces.
- Monitoring stock usage within the library, making necessary orders in accordance with the appropriate procedures, maintaining appropriate records of stock and providing usage statistics of books and other items.
- Planning the library budget, monitoring the budget spend, and evaluating the use of the budget to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively.
- Analysing current educational initiatives and trends in library and information services so that the service is based on the best and most up-to-date information and methods/conduct benchmarking exercises where appropriate.
Skills and Experience
- Professional qualifications relevant to the role.
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in a library within an educational establishment (preferably within a secondary setting) or an Information Centre.
- Experience of working with/supervising young people, including behaviour management.
- Conversant with library management systems/packages and ICT software.
- Member of The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals-CILIP (desirable).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning, of educational issues and the National Curriculum as they relate to the provision of learning resources.
- Knowledge of how ICT can be used to support reading development.
- Knowledge and understanding of child protection, safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children (training will be provided).
- Competitive salaries including recruitment & retention allowances, in some cases.
- Annual Season Ticket Loan.
- Cycle Scheme and Green Commute Initiative.
- Mindfulness Programme.
- Optical expenses.
- Work and family space services.
- Pension Scheme high-percentage contributions.
- Social events.
Salary: £30,100 - £33,544 (FTE: £35,372 - £39,420). This amount will increase if an inflationary increase is awarded from September 2026.
Contract and Hours: Permanent, Full Time.
Location: Laburnum Street, London, E2 8BA.
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 15th June 2026.
