Library Manager

Malcolm Arnold Academy is now recruiting for a Library Manager. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We are looking for an excellent Library Manager to join our Malcolm Arnold Academy Team. As a school, we are driven to provide an education that is ambitious, broad and knowledge-rich; one that equips our pupils to live full, rich and successful lives.  

We strive to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead, in the classroom and on cultural visits, in the sports arena, in music, performance and arts. The education and experiences we offer equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

As the school’s Library Manager you will be responsible for:

• Creating and promoting a love of reading for our students
• Creating a scholarly environment in our library for all of our students and staff
• Organising and managing the library, its resources and systems
• Creating enrichment opportunities in the library
• Working with staff and senior leaders to implement different reading programmes

See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.

This is a Permanent Role, 37 hour per week, 39 weeks per year role.

About our Academy

At Malcolm Arnold, we ensure that all colleagues are able to draw on the sources of scholarly authority and reservoir of thought and practice that have been developed within their specialist areas. This involves engagement for colleagues with their wider education community through CPD.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 05 £23,500 FTE – £20,641.89 Pro Rata
• CPD and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• A colleague who is passionate about reading and understands its transformational power for our students
• A colleague who has a good knowledge of Literature for young people
• A colleague who has the highest expectations of young people and is committed to supporting them to excel in all areas of school life.
• A colleague who has some knowledge of, (or who has a willingness to learn about) different reading programmes to support readers at different levels.

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button. 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.