Librarian

Location: Chantry Academy, Ipswich
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary (Actual): ALT Grade C - £22,106.64 to £22,277.90

Make a difference through learning, literacy and opportunity.

At Chantry Academy, we believe that great learning environments help young people develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for a Librarian who will help make our library a welcoming and effective hub for pupils and staff, supporting access to resources, maintaining high-quality systems and encouraging positive use of the learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, values organisation and attention to detail, and wants to contribute to a community where collaboration, high expectations and support for every child sit at the heart of what we do.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the library/resource centre, helping pupils and staff access resources and services.
• Supervise students using the library and help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist with library technology, administrative tasks and the upkeep of library systems and records.
• Support the promotion, display and management of books and other learning resources.
• Provide guidance to library users, resolving routine queries and supporting effective use of resources.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: [email removed]

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.