Start Date: a date to be confirmed

Contract: permanent (including INSET days)

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Grade JG7 (Scale Point 24 - 27), £31,099 - £33,820; (Pro-rated £27,793 - £30,225)

Backwell is a large, Ofsted “good” comprehensive school with friendly, hardworking staff and students. We are committed to developing and investing in all staff so that they may reach their full potential. We are also part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, Multi-Academy Trust.

The role will be term time only working 37 hours a week. We have a fantastic new prospect for a Librarian to join our school on a permanent contract. The Librarian will develop, oversee and promote an exceptional proficient library service to our pupils and staff. You must be a superlative communicator, passionate about learning and teaching and have previous experience working in a library environment. 

Backwell School will offer you:

•  Enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn and a joy to be with
•  Hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff
•  A school with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and minimising workload
•  Respect for the professionalism of staff
•  Opportunity to collaborate with other school leaders through the supportive and dynamic work of our Trust, the Lighthouse Schools Partnership
•  Opportunity to work in a fantastic semi-rural location close to Bristol.
•  Free gym membership for our onsite suite

How to apply

Before making an application, candidates are asked to match their qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria listed on the job and person specification.

In order to apply for this post, please fill in and submit the school application form by Monday 6 February 2023 at 09:00.

Backwell School and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Backwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.