Lead Librarian

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 8.15am – 4.15pm Mon to Thurs, 8.15am – 3.45pm on Fridays

Salary: Pathway 4, £25,296 - £27,006 (FTE £29,540 - £31,537)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  9am on Friday 21^st November

Start date:  January 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

 Do you believe in the power of stories to shape minds & futures?

Could you lead a library that inspires compassion, commitment, & courage in every reader who walks through its doors?

If so, Thomas Deacon Academy invites you to turn the page to your next chapter.

 Your role:

Ready to write your next chapter with them?  As Lead Librarian, you’ll be the heartbeat of their library which is a vibrant, inclusive hub that supports both academic excellence and a love of reading across KS2 to KS5. You’ll curate diverse resources, lead exciting literacy initiatives, and collaborate with staff to embed reading into the curriculum. From themed campaigns and book fairs to mentoring student leaders and guiding reading interventions, you’ll champion a culture where reading is celebrated and every learner feels seen.

You’ll bring strong IT and organisational skills, a deep love of literature, and the ability to connect with students of all ages. Whether you’re a qualified librarian or working towards certification, your passion for literacy and your commitment to their values: compassion, courtesy, curiosity, commitment, courage and confidence, will be key.

About them:

The English department at Thomas Deacon Academy is a dynamic and collaborative team that places reading at the heart of learning. They believe in nurturing students’ voices and imaginations through literature, and their library is a vital extension of that mission. Together, they create spaces where stories spark curiosity, courage, and confidence – and where every student is encouraged to explore, question, and grow.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to shape a generation of readers, researchers, and independent thinkers. You’ll be supported, valued, and empowered to innovate.

Why work for them?:

At Thomas Deacon Academy, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team within a stunning Norman Foster-designed campus. You’ll benefit from high-quality professional development through the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, with opportunities to grow your expertise and share best practice across a network of like-minded schools.

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” 

At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to their 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135263/EDV-2025-TDA-83984

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join them in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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