Librarian and reading Intervention Coach (Role C)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Hove is seeking a passionate Librarian and Reading Intervention Coach to manage the school library and engage students through literacy activities. The role involves developing reading initiatives, delivering support programs for learners, and creating an inclusive environment that fosters a love for reading. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in an educational setting. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a library or relevant educational role.
• Ability to deliver focused literacy activities.
• Strong communication skills to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the school library effectively.
• Deliver literacy interventions to small groups of pupils.
• Promote reading for pleasure within the school community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Literacy development

Proactive communication

Education

Qualified librarian or relevant degree

Job description

Librarian and Reading Intervention Coach (Role C)

Posted on 19 December 2025

• Salary: £23,251 – £24,817 (Actual)
• Contract: Term Time - Permanent
• Closing Date: Apply by 16 January 2026

Location

Hove Park School and Sixth Form, Hangleton Way and Nevill Road, Hove

Job Summary

• Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45894
• Positions available: 1
• Working hours: 32.5
• Job category: Support Staff - Education
• Organisation: Brighton & Hove City Council
• Directorate: BHCC: External

Job introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a librarian and reading coach to work as part of the English department to manage and organise the school library and to be responsible for its efficient maintenance and the delivery of focused literacy activities to small groups of pupils.

The LRC and Library are a central part of the school community so the successful candidate will need to be proactive in creating a positive environment that encourages student involvement in the LRC and Library and encourages reading. The LRC and Library staff work closely with the English Faculty to improve literacy across the school.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: To be confirmed

About the role

Key Tasks

Library

• To promote the use of the School Library for all students and to be a focal point of the school’s learning community
• To deliver an efficient and well maintained School Library service in line with the school’s curriculum needs and educational aims and objectives and to monitor the effectiveness of the School Library
• To promote the development of reading and literacy skills for information and recreation and to coordinate a whole school environment which encourages reading for pleasure
• To formulate and implement, in consultation and assistance from senior staff, Development Plans and policies for provision of library resources to support curricular, personal and recreational activities within the school
• To lead and work with all relevant staff to ensure that Library resources are developed and regularly updated

Literacy

• Deliver planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed by the teacher in the library, adjusting activities according to pupil needs
• Conduct reading age tests
• Track and monitor pupil progress
• Lead literacy interventions and any other applicable interventions in line with pupils learning profiles

Information about this post and an application form can be downloaded from our website: https://www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies

Hove Park School celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all areas of our community as we aim to have a staff body that is representative of our socially, culturally and ethnically diverse student population. Hove Park School reserves the right to close the application process early if sufficient suitable candidates are identified.

We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and offer many staff benefits such as an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, local government pension scheme as well as other initiatives developed by our wellbeing team.

Closing date: 3:00 pm on Friday 16th January 2026.

Interview date: w/c 19th January 2026

How to apply: Please submit your completed support staff application form to [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Website: https://www.hovepark.org.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form