Literacy Lead and School/Community Librarian

36.5hpw / 41 weeks (term time + 2 weeks)
Grade 4 £33,366 - £40,476 FTE
Actual salary range £31099 - £37726

Are you a creative, enthusiastic and committed library professional with the passion and drive to improve learning resources and literacy standards across the Academy? Do you have the vision and resilience to make an impact for the benefit of all students?
Broadway Academy Trust has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted for 14 years and constantly strives for excellence.

The Department
The Broadway Learning Resource Centre is a well-used and well-resourced space catering for 1250 students. It operates as an independent learning space and a key resource in supporting inclusion of all students. It also offers meeting space and provides a safe haven for quiet study. Following the promotion of the LRC manager, we are looking for a qualified and experienced specialist with a commitment and the aptitude to develop the LRC's out of hours delivery as well as lead on school literacy co-ordination and strategy.

The Role
You will:
Be educated to degree level (Librarianship) and ideally a member of CILIP
Have experience of library management and supporting young people with literacy
Have a wide knowledge of and love for literature and learning
Have excellent planning and organising and budget management skills
Able to manage effective working relationships with students and staff at all levels
Be a resourceful, creative and passionate advocate for improving literacy within the school and the promoting reading within the community

Why you should join us
You will get a real opportunity to make a difference within a school which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded school in the independent sector. Staff development is a priority for all, and we provide structured CPD. High achieving teachers have access to an accelerated leadership programme linked to NPQs. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and the Trust provides an employee assistance programme to support staff.

If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Find out more
Come and have a look around and speak to the department.
To arrange a visit, seek more information or request a full application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education:
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You can also visit our dedicated recruitment website:

Closing date: 19 March 2025 9:00am

Broadway Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. On-line searches will be completed for the successful candidate and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.