School Librarian

Ormiston Forge Academy is a thriving secondary academy and sixth form located in the heart of Cradley Heath, West Midlands, with a proud history of academic excellence and community involvement. Our Academy is not just a workplace—we are a family.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed School Librarian to manage and develop the school library in order to support teaching and learning across the curriculum, encourage independent learning and foster a love of reading among students.

Full details of duties and responsibilities are outlined in the Job Description attached.

Requirements

• A good level of English and maths.
• A good level of IT skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of procedures for use of library resources, cataloguing and assisting users.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students;
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future;
• Access to a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits via Viv-Up platform;
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to 24/7 Counselling Service

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact hr@oatforge.co.uk

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above by the closing date of 9am on Monday 20th January 2025. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974