What skills and experience we're looking for
* a recognised professional qualification for librarianship or a qualification accredited by CILIP or working towards this
* successful experience of working in a library, ideally in an educational setting
* understanding of the range of strategies that support reading development
* excellent communication skills
* good knowledge of the Oliver library system
What the school offers its staff
* High quality CPD is available for all staff at all levels
* All staff are offered free flu vaccinations
* All staff work in a comfortable environment
* Coffee and homemade cakes on a Thursday break time
* An active staff room committee overseeing social events
* Students who are eager to learn and progress
Job Details
Learning Resource Centre Manager (Librarian)
Location: The Holt School, Holt Lane, Wokingham, RG41 1EE
Contact: Katie Warner, HR Manager – Tel: 0118 978 0165, Email: holtschool@holt.wokingham.sch.uk
Website: www.holtschool.co.uk
Employment Terms
Start: January 2026
Hours: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9.30 am‑3.30 pm (term time only)
Grade: 5 Scale Point 12‑17
Hourly Rate: £14.82 (£28,598 FTE)
Annual Salary (actual): £19,517 per annum
Role Overview
The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11‑16 girls and 16‑18 co‑ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011. The school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023 and has 1,459 students on roll (262 in the Sixth Form). We wish to appoint a first‑class librarian to manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Learning Resource Centre, support curriculum delivery, raise the profile of the library, promote reading across the school, and provide guidance and advice to students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Learning Resource Centre
* Provide curriculum support to staff and pupils
* Raise the profile of the library and promote reading across the school
* Give guidance and advice to students and staff, creating an environment that promotes the learning ethos of the school
Qualifications
* a recognised professional qualification for librarianship or a qualification accredited by CILIP or working towards this
* successful experience of working in a library, ideally in an educational setting
* understanding of the range of strategies that support reading development
* excellent communication skills
* good knowledge of the Oliver library system
Benefits
* Students who are eager to learn and progress
* Excellent professional development
* High quality CPD
* Free flu vaccinations
* Comfortable working environment
* Community events through the staff room committee
* Coffee and homemade cakes on Thursday break time
Application Process
Application forms and further information are available to download from the school website. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date is 9 am, Wednesday 7th January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
The Holt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
EEO Statement
The Holt School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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