School Librarian

Job Title: School LibrarianArea: Bolton (BL3)Duration: ASAP - May half termSalary: Up to £115.00 per dayWorking 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.