Academy Librarian job at East London Full Time

‘The best school I’ve ever worked at: the culture, the staff and students, the training, everything!’ (staff member)

‘I was amazed at what a great atmosphere the school exuded, how well turned out the children were and how polite and bright they all seemed’ (visitor)

The Bridge Academy is a truly exceptional school. Our students’ progress is consistently excellent and our superb personal development offer means that over the last few years we have been national debating champions, enjoyed a host of sporting successes and won both the Incorporated Society of Musicians Gold Award and the Hackney Mayor’s award for music.

Do You:

• Believe 100% in a warm/strict approach?
• Strive for academic rigour?
• Prioritise and take responsibility for student outcomes and act accordingly?
• Believe that students from any background can succeed in a school where standards are high enough?
• Never stop trying to improve and view feedback as a gift?

We are seeking to appoint an Academy Librarian who is totally aligned to our values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness and who strives for Excellence in everything they do. Our mission is to ensure that all students can go on to succeed at a good University, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life. Can you help us to fulfil this?

If so, we could be the Academy for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Academy’s library.
• Promote the library’s core services and create a whole-school environment which encourages reading for pleasure.
• Support the quality of teaching and learning across the Academy by ensuring the library supports the academic development of students through various avenues.
• Work with staff members to ensure the library provides appropriate resources and spaces to support independent learning and other research activities.
• Work with student librarians and Reading Ambassadors to facilitate student engagement and a love of reading.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a library; within an educational establishment (preferably a secondary setting) or an Information Centre.

If you are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you.

This is a term time only position, Mondays to Fridays. The contracted hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm. To apply for this position, please read the Job Description & Specification, the information pack, and complete the online application form. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community to apply. The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Monday 15th June 2026.

The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.