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/library-manager-derbyshire-2248242

Library Manager Heritage High School

Grade and Salary:

Grade 4 25,038 - 27,161 (28,590 - 31,022 FTE)

Working pattern:

37 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year - Term time only plus INSET days

Contract term:

Permanent

The School:

Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals

The role:

Heritage High School are looking to recruit a passionate Library Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of running the School Library. You will be responsible for managing and developing the collection, and for promoting the service, alongside all the routine day-to-day tasks. You will be creative and seek fresh opportunities for the library to contribute to the goals of the school.

The person:

The successful candidate will have a passion for reading and literacy. The person will have excellent communication, administrative, organisational and ICT skills. Previous experience working in a school library would be advantageous but it is not essential.

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 take the 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: Midday on Friday 03 October 2025 Interviews will be held on: Thursday 09 October 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.

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/library-manager-derbyshire-2248242

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,038.00-27,161.00 per year

Work Location: In person