Lynn Grove Academy
Norfolk
£29,540 per year
Salary:
Scale F, point 14 £29,540 (Actual £26,059)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
8 October 2025
Job overview
Do you believe a library can be the heart of a school? Can a single book spark a lifelong passion for learning? As our Library Lead, you'll shape a vibrant, inclusive space that inspires curiosity, supports literacy, and connects students to the world of ideas.
Job Title: Library Lead
Location: Lynn Grove Academy, Gorleston, Norfolk
Salary: Scale F, point 14 £29,540 (Actual £26,059)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours, 40 weeks
Application Closing Date: 8th October 2025
Interview Date: 17th October 2025
About You:
Lynn Grove Academy are seeking a passionate and organised Library Lead to inspire a love of reading, support literacy across the school, and lead our library as an inclusive space for learning and creativity. This is a unique opportunity to shape a calm, welcoming environment where students feel encouraged to explore, reflect, and grow. If you believe in the power of books to transform lives and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
GCSE English and Maths at grade C and above or equivalent
Experience working in a secondary school setting
Excellent organisational skills
Knowledge of best practices in literacy education
Ability to support students with varied learning needs, including SEND and EAL
About the Library Team:
Our library is at the heart of Lynn Grove Academy's reading culture. Enthusiastic, creative, and deeply committed to inspiring a love of books in every student. We're proud to run a vibrant, inclusive space that buzzes with activity, from author visits and reading challenges to quiet study and lively clubs. If you're excited by the idea of turning pages into possibilities, you'll fit right in
About Our School:
Curious about what makes Lynn Grove Academy special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.
Discover More About Our Trust:
We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at, and we'll be delighted to assist you.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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About Lynn Grove Academy
Lynn Grove Academy
Lynn Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 8AP
United Kingdom
About the school and local area
Our pupils make Lynn Grove a great place to work. In our school you will find lively positive young people with open minds who are ready to make the best of opportunities that come their way. They understand and uphold our core values of mutual respect, hard work and kindness. They are polite, considerate and engaging; we have many reasons to be proud of them.
We are a large and friendly staff team who understand the importance of collaboration to support all our pupils to achieve their full potential. We invest heavily in professional development and believe in working closely with our neighbouring schools.
Our ambition is that every young person should leave us with the attributes of a successful young adult ready for the next stage of their education or training. Through our lessons and through our extracurricular offer we aim to foster a love of learning and interests that will be enriching and sustaining well into adult life.
We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum that allows all pupils to follow their interests and supports them to achieve highly. We never underestimate the importance of pastoral support and have structures in place to provide care and guidance through the challenges of teenage years. The pastoral team makes a significant contribution to the positive social, moral, cultural and spiritual life of the school.
We are proud to be members of the Creative Education Trust family of schools. As a CET school we have access to outstanding support from the very best experts in school improvement and professional development. Our pupils benefit from an exciting offer of cross trust enrichment activities and an innovative approach to cross curricular development through the 'Knowledge Connected' programme.
We have outstanding facilities. At the heart of the school is our wonderful library which is open daily from 0800 to 1730; popular with pupils, it supports our determination that 'Lynn Grove Reads' Our strong sporting provision is enhanced by our extensive playing fields, 3G pitch and newly opened Hard Court Arena. Imaginative planning has enabled us to suite subject areas together and to provide extensive social space for our learners during break periods. We have excellent provision for ICT and an impressive Virtual Learning Environment.
We are fortunate to enjoy great support from Lynn Grove parents who show a real interest in the progress of their sons and daughters and contribute to the sense that our school is at the very heart of our community.
Lynn Grove is situated between Bradwell and Gorleston, which form part of Great Yarmouth. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and a popular destination for lovers of the outdoors; with the Norfolk Broads National Park in easy reach. The school is very near to the coast where you will find miles and miles of sandy beaches. House prices in the local area remain extremely competitive. The school is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by extensive playing fields. We are well positioned for very easy access from the delightful city of Norwich or North Suffolk and we have ample parking for all our staff. There are 1050 pupils and the school enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.
Lynn Grove Academy - Small enough to care about every child; big enough to be exciting.
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