Librarian


Company:	Harris Federation
Salary:	£32,535 to £34,488 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, BR3 3SJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

About UsHarris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our ‘Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.

The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.

In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class. SummaryWe are currently looking to appoint a Librarian to join us at Harris Academy Beckenham, maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times and foregrounding student achievements. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:

Management, organisation and supervision of the Learning Resources Centre

Ensuring that all learning resources equipment is well maintained

Maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, foregrounding student achievements

Contributing to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time

Providing advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of Learning Resources

Devising and offerig INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques in relation to learning resources and training in the use of Learning Resource materials

Timetabling LRC/enterprise centre/post 16 study centre and other resources

Liaising with the English and media team to publicise and organise an annual book week and frequent visits from writers

Encouraging the effective use of the Learning Resource Centre

Liaison with other information agencies

Development and implementation of study and information skills

Participating in community links, including opening out of academy hours (a flexible approach to working hours is required)

Disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students

Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the use and development of the area

Organising and supervising after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for students e.g. study support and homework clubs

For a full job description, please download the Job Pack.Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:

English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

Knowledge of library systems

Knowledge of Accelerated Reading, or similar reading scheme

Knowledge of National Curriculum, particularly for English

Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment

Experience of managing a library service

Experience of a range of reading schemes

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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