Librarian/Learning Mentor Role

LIBRARIAN/LEARNING MENTOR ROLE
REQUIRED FOR NOVEMBER 2026 or SOONER

Voluntary Aided      NOR: 1200   300 in 6th Form

Our school is very highly regarded, heavily oversubscribed, has a strong community ethos and enjoys examination results which are well above national averages. We are looking for a librarian with learning mentor responsibilities who is able to motivate and enthuse young people, raising their expectations and accelerating their progress. The role is 36 hours per week, term-time plus one week.

The successful candidate will oversee the school library and play a significant role in supporting our students.

Key responsibilities of the role are to:

• Use the Library management software to manage, acquire, organise and issue books and resources to support students of all ages and abilities
• Maintain and promote a vibrant attractive learning environment that lends itself to the enjoyment of reading, learning and study
• Support our reading programme
• Support our literacy programme, working closely with the Lead Practitioner for Literacy to inspire students to develop their literacy and independent learning study skills
• Provide opportunities and activities which encourage reading for pleasure, including extra-curricular opportunities and activities such as introducing new authors; World Book day and shadowing the Carnegie awards.
• Liaise with colleagues from all subject areas to provide resources to support curriculum development
• Play an active part in organising and promoting writing competitions
• Develop and undertake a range of activities celebrating key literary events
• Provide in-class support as well as mentoring on a 1:2:1 basis
• Support students with homework club

We can offer you:

• An outstanding opportunity to be part of the English Department
• A friendly, vibrant and caring school
• A strong commitment to CPD and a very supportive induction programme
• A school that prioritises staff development and wellbeing
• A ‘wellbeing day’ for all staff after one year of service
• An enterprising and ‘can do’ ethos where initiative and innovation are warmly embraced

FCHS is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates wishing to visit the school are welcome to do so by appointment.   An application form for this post can be downloaded below and should be returned to the Headteacher, Ciran Stapleton, via recruitment@finchleycatholic.org.uk. The closing date is noon on Thursday 15th October 2026 at 12 noon.  Interviews will be held as suitable applications are received and we reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates in advance of the deadline.

Applications from non-Catholics who are willing to support the values and ethos of a Catholic 
school are warmly invited.