School Librarian – Southport | Permanent

Location: Southport, Merseyside Start: ASAP Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (35 hours per week, plus unpaid lunch break) Salary: £25,000–£28,000 per annum (indicative) Working pattern: Term time plus additional weeks Benefits: Pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, training opportunities and staff wellbeing support We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised School Librarian to manage the day-to-day running of a school library in Southport. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has a genuine interest in reading and can create a welcoming space that encourages pupils to explore books and develop their independent learning skills. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day running of the school library. Organise, catalogue and maintain library resources. Support pupils with finding books and research materials. Encourage reading for pleasure and promote literacy. Monitor borrowing records and maintain an organised library system. Support reading activities and wider literacy initiatives. Assist pupils with developing independent research skills. What We’re Looking For Previous library, school or information-management experience. A genuine interest in reading and literacy. Good organisational and administrative skills. Confidence working with children and young people. A friendly, approachable and proactive manner. Experience using library management systems would be an advantage. If you enjoy encouraging young people to read and learn, this could be a really rewarding opportunity. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.