Library Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

Salary paid at CAN salary scale point 21 (£31,227 FTE, £21,807 actual pro-rata salary). 30 hours per week; 190 working days (188 term days plus 2 staff preparation days)

Cheam High School are seeking to appoint a Learning Resources Manager and Literacy Co-Ordinator

The working hours will be 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday – Friday.

The primary responsibility of the LRC Manager is to manage the school library, to supervise, train and support Student library assistants, be the point of reference for the library assistants, ensure the smooth running of the LRC working closely with the LRC Assistant and English Department.

Duties will include day-to-day management of LRC services to students and staff, including supervision of students during break and lunch, managing the LRC budget and library administration.

Experience of working in a library is not essential; the ability to work well with students and staff is key.

See Job Description for full details.

For an exceptional candidate, there may be an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within careers and work experience. This would be reflected in a higher salary, with further details discussed at interview.

Further information and an application form are available from the ‘Joining Us/Staff Vacancies’ page of the school website. Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form. CVs are not accepted.

Please note that once sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, therefore you are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Application on the school application form to the Headteacher Mr P Naudi asap and by

9am Monday 02nd November 2026 at the latest.

Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8PW

Tel: 020 8644 5790

Email: HR@cheam.sutton.sch.uk; Website: www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk

We 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 likely be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.

In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.