English Department Administrator & Librarian

This varied role combines administrative support for our successful English department with the day-to-day management of the Library. Working closely with the Head of English and teaching staff, you will help ensure the smooth running of the department whilst promoting reading, literacy and independent learning across the Academy.

Hours will be 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only). Actual Salary - £18,794 (FTE Salary - £27,696)

Our Head of English would be delighted to welcome you on a tour of the academy and answer any questions that you may have, prior to applying.

As English Department Administrator & Librarian you will be welcomed into an exceptional team of professionals to:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the English department, including maintaining student data, running and merging data reports and diagnostics, coordinating resources and supporting departmental communications.

• Assist with the organisation of assessments, intervention programmes, enrichment activities and departmental events.

• Manage the Library, ensuring it is a welcoming and effective learning environment for students and staff.

• Promote reading and literacy through displays, competitions, events and other initiatives that encourage a love of reading.

• Support students with research, study and independent learning skills, helping them to make the most of available resources.

• Maintain and develop library resources while encouraging engagement with reading across the school.

We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

• Generous employer pension contribution at 23% of basic salary
• Career development with a bespoke CPD programme
• Excellent teaching and office facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CV’s.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.