Campionschool is hiring: Librarian in Northampton

Librarian

Location: Campion School and Language College, Northampton

Salary: £30,000-£33,000 FTE / £26,550-£29,205 p.a. based on 37.5 hours/week, 40 weeks/year.

Contract: Full Time, 37.5 hours/week.

Start: ASAP.

Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025.

We have a rare opportunity for a motivated, passionate and committed Librarian to join Campion School. This is a high-level support post within the academy responsible for the day-to-day management and development of this essential and popular resource. You will create an exciting and stimulating centre of learning for all students. You will be responsible for fostering a love of reading and literature, the supervision of students in the library and for supporting staff to facilitate students’ independent study, research and reading for pleasure. You will also deliver reading intervention sessions to selected students.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a library or school library. Educated to at least GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths, or the equivalent, you will be an excellent communicator, able to promote literacy and the development of independent learning. A professional qualification in librarianship, information management or information science would be desirable. The ideal candidate will also have experience of delivering reading support intervention.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support.

• We offer the best pay in the sector - We pay an average of 5% above national scales.
• Three extra INSET days a year for planning.
• Health Cash Plan – money towards essential medical treatment.
• Guaranteed Personal day – 1 paid personal day each year.
• Great training for your career – Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.

Potential applicants are most welcome to visit the school and meet the Principal prior to making an application.

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