School Librarian – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £95 – £130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term / Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: December 2025

Support Literacy, Learning and Wellbeing as a School Librarian in Birmingham

First for Education are seeking an experienced and passionate School Librarian to join a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham, starting December 2025.

This role would suit someone with a background in school library management, literacy support, reading intervention, or educational administration, who is dedicated to promoting a culture of reading, enquiry and independent learning.

The Role

As a School Librarian, you will:

• Manage and develop the school library and learning resource centre

• Promote literacy, reading for pleasure, and independent learning across the school

• Support student research, reading interventions, and resource organisation

• Maintain, catalogue and curate physical and digital library collections

• Assist with literacy initiatives, book clubs, author visits, and academic enrichment

• Support pupils with study skills, information literacy and research projects

• Work collaboratively with English, SEND and pastoral teams

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a school library, literacy intervention, or educational support role – essential

• Strong organisational, administration, and communication skills

• Knowledge of library systems, information management, or reading programmes

• Passion for books, literacy, and promoting a love of reading

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join First for Education?

• Competitive pay (£95 – £130 per day)

• Long-term, temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities

• Free CPD and safeguarding training

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunities across Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic School Librarian in Birmingham and passionate about supporting literacy and learning this December 2025, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Phone: 0121 285 4840
📧 Email: korey.yglesias@firstforeeducation.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.firstforeeducation.co.uk

First for Education, part of Operam Education Group, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide relevant references.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.