Learning Resource Centre Manager (Librarian)
The Holt School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5 Scale Point 12-17 • £14.82 per hour £28,598FTE • Actual Salary £19,517 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2026
Job overview
30 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9.30am-3.30pm, term time only • To start January 2026
The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011. The school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023; there are 1459 students on roll (262 in the Sixth Form).
We wish to appoint a first class librarian to manage the day to day operation of the Learning Resource Centre. As well as providing curriculum support to staff and pupils you will be responsible for raising the profile of the library and promoting reading across the school, giving guidance and advice to students and staff creating an environment that promotes the learning ethos of the school.
The successful candidate would ideally have:
a recognised professional qualification for librarianship or qualification accredited by CILIP or are working towards this
successful experience of working in a library ideally in an education setting
an understanding of the range of strategies that support reading development excellent communication skills
a good knowledge of the Oliver library system
We can offer:
students who are eager to learn and progress
excellent professional development
If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Katie Warner, HR manager.
Application forms and further information are available to download from the school website.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 21 January 2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
The Holt 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 candidate will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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About The Holt School
The Holt is an “Outstanding” (OFSTED March 2023) girls’ comprehensive school with an eight form entry in the main school and a co-educational sixth form making a total roll of 1422.
The school, situated on the western side of the town, was founded in 1931 and whilst we are proud to uphold those traditional values by maintaining high standards of behaviour and expectations we have a modern outlook, we are ambitious and excited to embrace change.
As well as the broad and balanced curriculum, students at The Holt enjoy a rich and varied extra-curricular programme. We are very fortunate to have an extremely talented and hardworking staff all of whom are committed to providing the best possible education both in and outside of the classroom. Teaching and support staff give generously of their time to provide a wide range of enrichment activities. As a school with a global outlook, we actively encourage all our students to experience other cultures through exchanges, trips and expeditions. Relationships between staff and students are excellent and across the whole school community there is an atmosphere of mutual respect.
The school’s success is a reflection of the dedication of our staff as well as the hard work from our students. The examination results at GCSE and ‘A’ level are amongst the best in the county. Most students go on to take 10 GCSEs and 90% of students achieve 5 or more standard passes including English and Maths at grade 4. ‘A’ level results are excellent with 61% of entries achieving A*AB and 30% A*A.
The school operates a 50 period fortnight which enables us to provide a balanced curriculum in Key Stage 3 and to increase option choices in Key Stage 4.
We have 88 teachers (some part-time) and 50 support staff (administrators, technical support, technicians, cover supervisors, learning support assistants, site team and lunchtime supervisors).
There is an excellent programme of training and professional development in which all staff are encouraged to participate. There are also personalised CPD pathways including coaching and leadership training and pathways for middle and senior leaders.
Please contact us if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.
We look forward to hearing from you and to receiving your application.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring.
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