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Library Assistant

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Actual salary £18,990 per annum (£25,136 full-time equivalent)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
21 October 2025
Apply by:
20 October 2025

Job overview

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you a passionate advocate for reading and learning? We're seeking a dynamic Library Assistant to be a vital part of our Academy's Learning Resource Centre!

This isn't just about shelving books—you'll be instrumental in shaping our reading culture and empowering student success.

You will:
  • Support the daily running of a welcoming, high-quality library space.
  • Ignite a love of reading across the Academy through exciting events, displays, and literacy drives (like our annual World Book Day Festival).
  • Be a friendly face and resource expert, helping students and staff find and use the best physical and digital resources.
  • Assist with stock management, including issuing and recalling books, cataloguing new resources, and acquiring materials relevant to our curriculum.
  • Provide essential administrative support for our Chromebook loan program and general academy reprographics.
  • Help facilitate independent study classes, offering support with research and IT-related queries.
If you're organised, great with people (including confidently dealing with different age groups and behaviour), and ready to make a real impact on education, apply today!

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack below, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.













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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

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  • Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
  • Green Street, Green Road, Dartford
  • Kent
  • DA1 1QE
  • United Kingdom

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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is a vibrant secondary school at the heart of its community, where our small-school model ensures every student receives the personalised support and challenge needed to thrive. 

As the flagship of Leigh Academies Trust, we boast modern facilities and cutting-edge technology, fostering academic and personal growth through a broad curriculum - including the IB Middle Years Programme in KS3 and the IB Careers Pathway in KS5. 

We are proud to be the first UK school awarded the Healthy Minds School kite mark, recognising our commitment to wellbeing. With a dynamic leadership team, strong professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive environment, we empower students and staff alike to achieve their full potential.

Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.

To learn more about Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, please click here: https://sirgeoffreyleighacademy.org.uk/

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