Are you passionate about literacy, education, and making a difference in young lives? The East Riding Schools Library Service (SLS) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Librarian to lead and support our mission of enriching school libraries and promoting reading for pleasure across the region.
As the SLS Librarian, you will:
Manage and support a small team, including a Driver Assistant, Library Assistant and a pool of casual staff. Liaise with teaching staff to ensure resources meet their requirements. Oversee the selection and renewal of high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources. Work directly with schools to assess their libraries and promote reading engagement. Stay informed on national literacy frameworks and adapt services accordingly. Collaborate with IT to maintain our digital presence and resource accessibility. Handle budget oversight, and together with senior managers, arrange contract renewals, and service-level agreements.You need to be:
An experienced professional in library or educational services with strong communication and organizational skills Forward thinking and willing to embrace change A team player with a proactive and flexible approach, able to use your initiative and prioritise workloads, sometimes under pressure.Able to cope with the physical demands of moving library stock and occasionally delivering it to schools.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines leadership, creativity and community impact and you will be leading a team that is passionate about literacy and learning and making a tangible impact on childrens reading journeys.