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Receptionist / Administrator, Northampton
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Client:
Teaching Personnel
Location:
Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Librarian with Administration Duties
Location: Northampton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8am–4pm, Friday 8am–3:30pm)
Pay: £25,727 - £27,410 FTE
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Librarian with strong administrative skills to join our team. This unique role combines the management of a vibrant, resource-rich library with key administrative duties supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
You will be pivotal in creating a welcoming space that inspires a love of reading and literacy among students, while also providing efficient, confidential, and professional support to our SLT.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring it is organised, accessible, and engaging for all students.
Develop and maintain a diverse collection of books and resources that support the curriculum and encourage reading for pleasure.
Deliver small group literacy interventions to boost reading and comprehension skills.
Collaborate with teaching staff to embed literacy across the curriculum.
Organise and promote reading events and initiatives such as book clubs and author visits.
Maintain digital cataloguing and library systems for efficient resource management.
Provide high-quality, confidential administrative support to the SLT, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, managing confidential files, and producing reports.
Support effective communication by drafting and proofreading letters, emails, and other correspondence.
Undertake project work and training as required.
About You
Proven experience in library management and administration.
Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach.
Confident with digital systems and data management, including GDPR compliance.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across all levels.
Passionate about promoting literacy and learning in a school environment.
If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate in reaching out by attaching your CV to this advert.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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