School Librarian
Job Title: School Librarian
Area: Bolton (BL3)
Duration: ASAP - May half term
Salary: Up to £115.00 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
Prospero Teaching is currently looking for an experienced School Librarian to work in a secondary school based in Bolton on a temporary basis.
This is a great opportunity for a librarian with school-based experience who is confident in supporting reading initiatives, managing library resources, and contributing to a positive learning environment.
As a School Librarian, you will:
*Promote a culture of reading across the school and wider community
* Manage the day-to-day running of the library, ensuring it is organised and welcoming
* Support students in developing research and independent learning skills
* Implement and monitor reading intervention programmes
* Ensure library resources support the curriculum across subject areas
* Maintain, catalogue, and organise library stock and resources
* Work closely with staff to support literacy and learning outcomes
* Celebrate and encourage student progress and engagement in reading
What We’re Looking For:
*Previous experience in a library or school setting (essential)
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* A passion for reading, literacy, and education
* The ability to engage and support young people effectively
* A proactive, flexible, and professional approach
* Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
To be eligible you must:
*Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service
* Provide two professional child-related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.