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Librarianat Manningtree High School

Pay Scale - Scale 5, points 9 - 12

Location: Manningtree High School, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree CO11 2BW

Start Date: 13th of April or as soon as possible

Hours / Week: 20-24 hours per week(Flexible days/Times)

Working Weeks:Term Time Only

Contract type: Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Librarian to join our secondary school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about fostering a love of reading and learning in young people.

The successful candidate will be:

Flexible and posess good communicaton skills
Organised anddetail orientated - able to maintain accurate records and manage resources effectivley
Creative and resourceful - keen to develop engaging library activities and displays
Friendly and approachable- enjoys interacting with students and staff in a supportive manner

Have experience of Accelerated Reader and working with groups of students
Supervising the School Library, including administration, security, and control of pupil behaviour.
Proctive and adaptable with strong communication skills
Manningtree High School is characterised by:

A tangible sense of community.
A culture of respect.
Enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved students.
Hardworking, positive and motivated staff who are proud to work at the school and support each other.
Ambition for the flourishing of our staff as well as our students.
How to apply:

We hope you will take the time to find out more about our academy, visits to the school are encouraged. For further information about the role, or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact the Director of Finance and Operations on 01206 392852 or email: tflowers@manningtreehigh.com

Completed application forms should be sent directly via e-mail to tflowers@manningtreehigh.com as soon as possible. Early applications are welcomed, and Manningtree reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates immediately, withdrawing the advert once a successful appointment is confirmed.

Manningtree High School and Alpha Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the DBS.

Information about the School

Manningtree High School is a warm and welcoming learning community. We are ambitious for our students and our staff.

The school is situated close to areas of natural beauty on the Essex/Suffolk border. We have a comprehensive intake who travel from a wide area around: we are consistently oversubscribed.

The continuous improvement of teaching and learning is important to us and we want to recruit staff who love their profession and are energised by helping young people gain knowledge and skills. Our students are well behaved and enjoy belonging to MHS. Pastoral care is a real strength.

On the 1st September 2019 Manningtree High School became a member of the Alpha Trust, joining the Gilberd School, Colchester County High School for Girls, Home Farm Primary School and the planned Trinity School in that Multi Academy Trust.

Following our recent Section 5 Full Ofsted Inspection In January 2025, Manningtree High School has been rated ‘Good’ in all four key areas - Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. The inspection judged safeguarding to be effective, Ofsted referenced that students are safe, and adults had their best interests at the forefront of their thinking.