School Librarian and Enrichment Coordinator (Thetford)


Company:	Inspiration Trust
Salary:	Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £26,217 to £28,439 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £26,217 to £28,439 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)

Full Time: 37 hours per week

Working Weeks: 41 weeks

Start Date: October 2026

This role will be based at Wayland Academy, Merton Rd, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BA.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, organised and inspiring individual to join our team as a Librarian with responsibility for Enrichment Coordination.

This is a unique and rewarding role combining the management of a vibrant school library with the coordination and administration of a well-established and highly valued enrichment programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our school values including that “we work towards independence every day”, helping students to develop the skills, confidence and curiosity needed for lifelong learning.

The library is central to this mission and plays a vital role in our delivery of the Trust Reading Strategy, promoting reading for pleasure, supporting curriculum literacy, and enabling all students to become independent learners.

Key Responsibilities

Library Management

- To undertake to develop a dynamic and interesting school library that inspires young people to read.

- To help monitor, evaluate and support pupils' progress in reading and literacy.

- To deliver and support reading interventions.

- To lead extra-curricular activities and parental engagement/community activities with the library at the centre.

- The management, development, promotion and evaluation of an effective learning resource and information service which supports teaching and learning across the school.

Enrichment Coordination

- Support the administration and organisation of a comprehensive and thriving enrichment offer

- Act as the school’s Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC), ensuring all visits comply with relevant guidance and procedures

- Coordinate clubs, trips and activities, working with staff and external providers

- Track participation and support equitable access for all students

- Support the planning and delivery of trips and experiences, including accompanying or leading visits throughout the year

- Participate in some trips during school holiday periods (with negotiation)

- Contribute to the continued growth and success of our enrichment programme

- Communicate our enrichment programme with internal and external audiences

The ideal candidate will have

Essential:

- Have experience working in a school, library or educational setting

- Have a passion for reading, literacy and student development

- Be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

- Understand the importance of fostering independence in young people

- Be confident coordinating events, visits and activities

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Be proactive, adaptable and committed to providing inclusive opportunities for all students

- Have strong ICT skills and confidence using digital and administrative systems

- Good numeracy and literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

- Knowledge of contemporary children’s literature

- Knowledge of the school curriculum as it affects the service the library provides

- Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable:

- Ideally a fully qualified Chartered Librarian or equivalent experience

We offer:

- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions

- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *

- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *

- Free parking at most sites

- Personalised CPD and development programmes

- A structured and specific induction programme.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school at the heart of Norfolk, known for its positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025, 64% of students achieved grades 9-5 in English and Mathematics, and the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024, positioning it among the highest-performing secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.

At Wayland Academy, staff believe that every student is entitled to the highest-quality education, unlocking their potential for excellent grades and a future of their choice. Our curriculum vision reflects the Academy’s role in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment, and prioritises students’ reading, vocabulary, and fluency in both spoken and written language. We take both learning and pastoral care seriously, ensuring that our students leave confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the wider world.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East.

The most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 gave Wayland Academy an overall grade of ‘Good'. “School and Trust leaders form a strong and cohesive team which has driven, and continues to secure, school improvement.”

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Thursday 27th August 2026

Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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