£100 - £120 Per Day
Full Time
Temporary
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Education
Posted 11 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
School Libarian – Gateshead
About the Role
We are working with a school in the Gateshead area that are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and student-focused School Librarian to manage and develop our school library. The successful candidate will create a welcoming learning environment that encourages reading, research, literacy, and independent learning while supporting students and staff across the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about books, information management, and helping young people develop a lifelong love of reading.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Requirements
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
The advertisement viewed stated a rate of pay of £100-120 per day however this depends on qualifications and experience.
If you are interested in the role with The Education Network, please email courtney.munro@ednetwork.co.uk with an up-to-date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 2323 780 for a chat about the role.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
About the Role
We are working with a school in the Gateshead area that are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and student-focused School Librarian to manage and develop our school library. The successful candidate will create a welcoming learning environment that encourages reading, research, literacy, and independent learning while supporting students and staff across the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about books, information management, and helping young people develop a lifelong love of reading.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the school library.
- Maintain and organise library resources, including books, digital materials, and periodicals.
- Develop and promote reading initiatives, literacy programmes, and library events.
- Support students in locating, selecting, and using library resources effectively.
- Assist students and staff with research projects and information literacy skills.
- Manage library borrowing systems, including issuing, returning, and tracking resources.
- Select, order, and catalogue new library materials within the allocated budget.
- Monitor stock levels and conduct regular audits of library resources.
- Create attractive displays to promote reading and learning.
- Support curriculum delivery by sourcing relevant resources for teaching staff.
- Supervise students using the library and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Promote responsible use of technology and online information resources.
- Maintain accurate library records and prepare reports as required.
- Organise author visits, book fairs, reading challenges, and other enrichment activities.
- Ensure the library remains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all users.
Essential Requirements
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good IT skills and confidence using library management systems.
- Passion for reading, literacy, and supporting young people.
- Ability to engage positively with students, staff, and parents.
- Library qualification or relevant experience in a library, school, or educational setting.
- Experience managing library resources and budgets.
- Knowledge of children's and young adult literature.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in schools.
- A supportive and welcoming school community.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Access to excellent facilities and resources.
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on students' learning and reading engagement.
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
The advertisement viewed stated a rate of pay of £100-120 per day however this depends on qualifications and experience.
If you are interested in the role with The Education Network, please email courtney.munro@ednetwork.co.uk with an up-to-date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 2323 780 for a chat about the role.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.