Librarian

Start date: Required for September 2026 (fixed term maternity cover)

30 hours, term time only plus 5 training days

NJC Scale Point: 15

Actual salary: £20,832 (pay award pending)

Macmillan Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, compassionate and forward-thinking Librarian.  The role will enable you to inspire a genuine love of reading across the school community, as well as developing students’ information, literacy and research skills.

About the role

You will work in our attractive, well-resourced library, supporting both staff and students. 

You will:

• Operate the academy’s library service so that it provides an up to date and effective support service to students
• Work with the academy’s leader for literacy to champion and promote reading for pleasure across all year groups
• Encourage students to contribute towards the running of the library.

Who we are looking for

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience of working with students in a library setting
• Build relationships quickly and authentically
• Is organised, proactive and resilient
• Believes deeply in the potential of every young person
• Wants a role with a real purpose and visible impact.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to support our children and to work as part of a great team.  If you think you have the qualities we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Macmillan Academy is situated in Middlesbrough on Teesside and was rated good by Ofsted in the most recent inspection. We have over 1500 students on roll, including 300 in Post 16.  Our strong reputation for academic success is matched by our desire to provide a holistic education for every student. 

To apply for this post please download an application form our website. Completed application forms should be returned to Human Resources, Macmillan Academy, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG or by email to recruitment@macademy.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 11 June  2026

This school is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias.  Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people.  We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.

Macmillan Academy is a member of Endeavour Academies Trust.