Marylebone Boys School
Westminster
£25,000 - £30,000 per year
Salary:
Competitive pay: Permanent role. Full-time or part-time candidates will be considered
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
30 October 2025
Apply by:
6 October 2025
Job overview
Overview of the school
Marylebone Boys' School is a Free School academy which opened in September 2014. We have c600 boys in Years 7-11 and 150 male and female students in our Sixth Form.
An inner-city academy, with a cohort of c50% Pupil Premium students, we are academically rigorous school with an emphasis on good behaviour, commitment to learning and outstanding teaching, where knowledge is valued and available to all who are prepared to work for it. Expectations are high for all students. Those who need extra help are supported and expected to achieve their full potential. We have a newly opened special resource provision for boys with autism in one of our two brand-new air-conditioned buildings in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area, right opposite the station.
Our motto is "studio et industria", which can be translated as "through application and hard work".
All staff have access to an on-site gym, cycle and tech schemes, subsidised lunch, and a generous defined-contribution pensions scheme.
We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.
Purpose of the Role
In the role of Literacy Assistant & School Librarian you will be responsible for championing and promoting reading for pleasure across the school. This will include supporting the running of reading interventions and providing whole school support to raise standards of literacy for all students. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development and management of the school's library; curating a comprehensive range of titles for all students aged from 11 to 19.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* To work with the Literacy Co-ordinator to develop and implement a cohesive programme which supports and promotes effective engagement with literacy across the school, regardless of the barriers our students might face.
* To work with the EAL Lead to develop and support student's vocabulary development and improve the writing of students with EAL.
* To develop the library as an area which empowers, enables and supports students through the implementation of the library policy, to become resourceful, adaptable and confident members of society.
* To be responsible for developing the library as a Learning Resource Centre which provides a variety of appropriate resources geared to the curriculum which assists and enriches the learning process and encourages independent learning skills.
* To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school library service and the administrative routines necessary for an efficient and effective as well as safe library environment.
* To promote reading for pleasure and to raise the profile of reading through the running of Book Clubs or after-school clubs in conjunction with the Literacy Coordinator.
* To organise and promote before & after school and break & lunchtime clubs in the Learning Resource Centre.
* To optimise the use of ICT both in library management and as an information resource.
* To keep abreast of developments within the management of Learning Resource Centres and to undertake training and development as required and disseminate appropriate information.
* To manage overdue book reminders and procedures.
* To have a clear overview of the library finances and be responsible for drawing up an annual budget with the School Business Manager, monitoring expenditure.
* To develop and maintain a staff development library with the Assistant Head responsible for staff development including Early Career Teachers.
* To work with sixth form students in support their independent research projects.
* To carry out pupil and staff induction sessions during the beginning of each academic year.
* To undertake such other duties which lie within the postholder's competence and contribute to the learning environment within the school, which may be required from time to time.
Person specification
Please see the attached document to see the detailed criteria.
Application process
* The deadline to apply for this role is 8.00am on Monday 6 October 2025.
* Download and complete the application form fully, including the separate supporting statement (maximum 2 pages).
* Send your completed application form to or apply via the TES.
* The school cannot consider CVs due to safer recruitment processes.
* Contact us if you would like more information about the school or the position on
Interview process
* The interview process will include an interview and a series of tasks to complete.
* We will only contact candidates who the school would like to interview.
* We will inform all invited candidates of the outcome of their application and offer feedback to those who are unsuccessful.
* We will only interview candidates who provide two satisfactory references in advance, of whom one must be your current Headteacher if you are currently working in a school.
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About Marylebone Boys School
Marylebone Boys School
North Wharf Road
London
W2 1QZ
United Kingdom
Our History & Ethos
Marylebone Boys' School is a Free School which opened in September 2014. We have 600 boys in Years 7-11 and a mixed sixth form which launched in 2019.
We are an inner-city boys' school with a cohort of 50% Pupil Premium students. We are an academically rigorous school with an emphasis on good behaviour, commitment to learning and outstanding teaching, where knowledge is valued and available to all who are prepared to work for it. Expectations are high for all pupils. Those who need extra time and support will be helped and expected to achieve their full potential. Our motto is "studio et industria", which can be translated as "through application and hard work".
Academic rigour
Marylebone Boys' School is an academically rigorous school. We believe that knowledge and skills are available to all who are prepared to work for it. Furthermore, we believe in setting of high expectations for all students, within a framework which is tailored to meet the distinctive needs of different groups of learners.
From day one of Year 7, we believe it is essential that our boys are offered a deep grounding in core academic subjects by engaging with essential GCSE skills as well as subject specific knowledge and understanding. We believe that this acquisition of high level knowledge combined with the application of core skills is an important partnership. Every pupil will strive to achieve the EBacc qualification, and master a wide selection of academic subjects through a five year curriculum.
Furthermore, it is our core belief that the boys will be equipped with knowledge and skills that will enable them to succeed in every aspect of their life at secondary school and beyond. For us, this means delivering an academic curriculum, as well as a Period 6 enrichment programme consisting of enrichment and intervention.
Location
We are based in a new building located in the heart of the prestigious Paddington Basin area built by Westminster City Council. We are just a stone's throw from Paddington Station with all the benefits of Crossrail as well as the existing Underground and National Rail connections.
We also have a specialist sixth form building dedicated to teaching post-16 education with brand new classrooms in close proximity on North Wharf Road.
CPD
CPD is at the heart of our vision for teaching and learning at MBS. We aim to instil love for learning and improvement in our staff as well as our students. We are constantly aiming to improve our CPD offer and tailor it to the needs of our growing community.
This year we have employed a Lead Practitioner of Teaching & Learning in order to provide meaningful support and opportunities for teachers in a developmental way. We have also opened up new avenues for leadership development opportunities so that we can build leadership capacity across the school, this includes a Leadership Development Course aimed at aspiring and current middle leaders.
Our CPD programme works in conjunction with our Quality of Education cycle, teaching and learning priorities and appraisal policy and includes; dedicated twilight sessions rooted in one of Teaching and Learning core priorities, whole school INSET days, strategy groups focusing on literacy, SEN, curriculum development and pastoral care.
Pre-appointment checks
The 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 applicant will be subject to a number of safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, and once in post, receive further training and updates.
Further enquiries
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