Bradford Secondary School Librarian
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: £22k–£25k FTE (pro‑rata, 37 hrs + inset days)
Start: September 2025 | Contract: Permanent, term‑time + inset
What You'll Be Doing:
* Transforming our library into an IRL “book haven” — think comfy zones, monthly themes, author events & student-led clubs.
* Championing reading for pleasure: curated displays, genre-themed chats, blind-date-with-a-book… the fun you imagine
* Delivering drop-in research clinics, citation lessons & homework support — helping students become info ninjas
* Managing stock (print + digital), budget and e-resources — keeping the library shipshape ⛵
* Leading a squad of pupil librarians — giving them badges, training sessions & sense of pride
* Building community links: Bradford libraries, local writers & groups — making library life vibrant
✅ What You Bring:
* 2+ years in a school or academic library — you know how to make a resource centre hum.
* Strong literacy, IT and cataloguing skills – digital tools are your friend.
* Secure: calm, creative communicator who can engage 11–18 yr olds.
* Proactive and full of ideas — you spot gaps and fill them with flair!
What We Offer:
* A bright, tech-boosted reading hub in a school that cares about literacy & inclusion.
* Free rein to shape the library’s vibe — we love fresh ideas!
* CPD support: CILIP membership, workshops & Trust network events.
* The satisfaction of lighting up students’ reading and research journeys.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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