Job Description

Please note The Two Counties Trust do not accept CV's or Quick Applies on Indeed, to be considered for the position you will need to complete a full application form via TES: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/librarian-derbyshire-2236760

Librarian

Friesland School

Grade and Salary: Grade 3: 7,698 - 8,205 actual salary pro rata (25,584 - 27,269 FTE)

Working pattern: 13 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (job share)

Contract term: Permanent

The School:

Friesland School is a values-centred organisation, which strives to live up to our ethos of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty and Respect in everything that we do. Our school is a vibrant and energetic educational environment, where we prioritise the academic, personal and cultural education of all our students. At Friesland we have high expectations of ourselves and those around us, working collectively to develop and improve whilst enhancing the life opportunities of our students. We have a long track record of high attainment at both Y11 and Y13, alongside a wide and varied extra-curricular provision.

As someone interested in a role at our school we would urge you to come to visit us and see Friesland School for yourself, as there is no better way to learn about our wonderful school and what we offer.

The role:

We are looking to appoint a Librarian to join Friesland School. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of our library which is a major learning environment used by the whole school community. Within this role you will also be responsible for sharing the appropriate learning resources with students to contribute towards their learning needs.

The person:

We are looking for an individual who is committed to ensuring that all students are supported, helping them to achieve and enjoy learning to the best of their ability. The successful candidate will inspire young people with a love of reading. You will combine a warm and caring approach with high standards of professionalism.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.

An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.

Entry to a career average pension scheme.

Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 21 July 2025 at midday.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 24 July 2025.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children's barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 7,698.00-8,205.00 per year

Expected hours: 13 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025