At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our vibrant library, inspire a love of reading, and create engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Wollaston School, a community-focused educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing students' educational experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a passion for literacy.
- Qualifications: Passionate about books, organised, and great at building relationships with young people.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
- Library Manager (Maternity Cover) Jan 27 Start
- Full time (37 hours per week) 39 weeks per (term time + 5 additional training days
Inspire a Love of Reading. Create a Space Where Learning Thrives.
Wollaston School is seeking a passionate, organised and creative Library Manager to lead the heart of our school community.
If you love books, literacy, working with young people and creating environments where students flourish, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day.
Why Join Wollaston School?
Our library is much more than a place to borrow books.
It is a vibrant learning hub where students discover new ideas, develop a love of reading and build the literacy skills that underpin success across the curriculum.
As Library Manager, you'll play a key role in promoting reading culture across the whole school, supporting literacy intervention programmes and delivering exciting enrichment opportunities.
From organising author visits and World Book Day celebrations to transforming displays and supporting students with targeted reading interventions, no two days are the same.
We're looking for someone who is
- Passionate about reading, books and literacy.
- Enthusiastic, creative and full of ideas.
- Excellent at building positive relationships with young people.
- Highly organised, strong administrative skills.
- Calm, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable using IT, including MS Office.
- Committed to making a positive difference to students' educational experiences.
- Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Friday 20th November 2026 @ Midday
- Interviews are likely to be held during week commencing 23rd November 2026
- Questions or queries to: Kerry Ridge, HR & Ops Manager: ridgek@wollaston-school. net
Vacancy Details: Grade: H, points 14-20. Hours: 37 hours per week, Term-Time only. Actual Salary: £26,247 to £28,963
Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and the provision of two references one of which MUST be your most recent or last employer.
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