Are you passionate about reading, literacy and helping young people develop a lifelong love of books?

John Smeaton

Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Librarian to play a key role in supporting our students’ learning and personal development through the effective management of our academy library. Working closely with students and staff, you will create a welcoming and inspiring environment that promotes reading for pleasure, independent learning and academic success. GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

A passion for reading, literacy and education, with a commitment to inspiring young people to become confident readers. Good ICT skills and the ability to support the effective management of library resources and systems.

Experience of working with young people in an educational setting and supporting their learning and development. We can offer you the chance to work in a supportive and ambitious academy environment where literacy is highly valued, and where you can make a genuine difference to the educational experiences and future success of our students. As a trust,



we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training.

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. ~ Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ~£On 1 September 2021 John Smeaton Academy joined The GORSE Academies Trust, an organisation renowned for excellence in education. The trust has a nationally recognised track record of transforming inadequate schools and making them great again, or for the first time in their history. We are determined to ensure students at John Smeaton Academy are inspired to ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ and we expect any successful candidate to be passionate and tenacious in their quest for all round academic and pastoral excellence.

As part of our exceptional work to date, Ofsted recognised that our academy is ‘Good’ in all areas in April/May 2024. A unique opportunity to be part of an academy that is a Beacon for its community! If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at John Smeaton Academy. #

📌 Collection Development Librarian (Full time) (Smeaton)
🏢 The GORSE Academies Trust
📍 Smeaton