Establishment: The Crest Academy Location: The Crest Academy Salary: £27,890.57 - £29,527.37 including Inner Allowance Department: English Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date:11/07/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 07/07/2025 Start Date: Sept 2025
Additional Information
Establishment: The Crest Academy Location: The Crest Academy Salary: £27,890.57 - £29,527.37 including Inner Allowance Department: English Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:11/07/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 07/07/2025 Start Date: Sept 2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: NJC APT&C Staff Inner | SCP 12 - SCP 16 Number of Vacancies: 1
The Role
Job Title : Librarian
E-ACT Crest Academy | Every student a leader
E-ACT Crest Academy, is an inclusive and inspiring academy offering an incredible learning environment. At E-ACT Crest Academy, we are dedicated in ensuring that every student achieves, regardless of their starting point. Our guiding motto is clear - "Every Student, a Leader."
E-ACT Crest Academy is a diverse and welcoming community that embraces inclusivity. Our inspiring learning environment is designed to ignite a passion for learning in every student.
Join us at E-ACT Crest Academy, where we are committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond academics. It's about fostering leadership, nurturing potential, and ensuring that every student is equipped to lead in their own unique way.
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, Encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Librarian to join our academy, to promote and manage the use of the library, supporting pupils’ learning and their development into confident, independent readers and supporting whole school literacy aims.
Key responsibilities:
* Ensuring that the Library is stocked with an up-to-date range of relevant books and resources
* Liaising with teaching colleagues regarding their requirements and recommendation
* Developing a purchasing strategy that ensures the library continuously provides high quality, up to date and appropriate resources, both in print and online.
* Researching new titles and resources that support the curriculum
* Researching and recommending relevant websites
Pay range: Scale Point Range 12-16 - Actual Salary £27,890.57- £29,527.37 including Inner Allowance (Full Time Equivalent £31,711.00-£33,572.00)
Qualifications and Skills:
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs incusing Maths and English (grave 4-9) or equivalent
* Use of Library management systems
* Experience of working in a library
What are we about?
Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students.
Advocacy and inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality.
People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included.
Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.
About E-ACT:
Join a trust that is going places!
Having recently won TES Team of the year 2024, MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people..
We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.
Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.
Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.
Support System of 38 Academies : Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.
Generous Pension : Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.
How to apply:
Simply click on apply!
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification Essential
Professional library qualification Desirable
Skills
Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level or above Essential
Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively within a team environment Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media Essential
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Essential
Ability to hold difficult conversations confidently and effectively Essential
Ability to use software, spreadsheets, databases and other packages effectively Essential
Ability to extend children’s thinking skills Desirable
Experience
Development of a school library collection and learning resources Essential
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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