Reading Coordinator and School Librarian

St Oscar Romero Catholic School and Sixth Form is a successful, over-subscribed 11-18 school, enjoying a strong reputation within the local and Catholic communities. There are currently 1080 students on roll and we have waiting lists in all year groups.

In September 2024, the school opened a Sixth Form offering a traditional academic curriculum with some vocational qualifications.

We believe that strong literacy skills are fundamental to unlocking lifelong learning and employment opportunities for all of our students. Fostering a love of reading and fluency with a range of texts underpins educational achievement and this is central to our success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Reading Coordinator and School Librarian, who will play a pivotal role in our academic community, inspiring our students and supporting their literacy development.

Our Reading Coordinator and School Librarian is crucial in leading and coordinating reading- related activities for KS3-KS4, as well as managing the school library for the whole school. This position involves not only ensuring effective literacy development and promoting reading, but also managing our library, making it an inspirational space for learning. If you share our school vision for nurturing a love of reading and language, we invite you to apply for this role.

Our Reading Coordinator and School Librarian will champion literacy across our school community, promoting reading for pleasure, creative writing, oracy, and a curiosity for language. There are many opportunities for developing this role, which include: leading KS3 library lessons, facilitating author visits and expanding our library collection for sixth form provision.

We are a strong Catholic community in which every member of staff contributes to the spiritual and moral life of the school. We do this as role models in our relationships with students and in the way in which we work together. If you decide to apply for the post, you should be confident that you are able to support the Catholic ethos and principles of St Oscar Romero Catholic School.

If you are passionate about fostering a love of reading and literacy and share our commitment to providing an enriching learning experience for our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.