Salary: £36,363 to £37,280 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Temporary (12 months)
About This Opportunity
This post will provide specialist advice and expertise to support secondary schools and primary schools and other educational establishments throughout Cumbria in line with the National Curriculum, local, regional and national reading and literacy objectives, and best practice.
The post will be managed by the Library Services for Schools Manager, and the postholder will work as part of a team.
The postholder will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the Public Library Service and other departments when required, enabling consistency of approach and supporting a coordinated approach for thematic matters such as Literacy and Children and Young People.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We also value potential over perfection and can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Please refer to the post specification below for the essential criteria for this role.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Susan Cochrane by email at Susan.Cochrane@cumberland.gov.uk.
Application and Interview Information
* Closing date: 31/05/2026
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
* Post Specification
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