Librarian - Maternity Cover

Employer

Oasis Academy Mayfield

Location

Southampton, Hampshire

Contract Type

Fixed term contract

Hours

Full Time

Contract Length

Upto 12 Months, Maternity Cove

Salary

£27,254 - £29,064 FTE - Actual £23,442 - £25,677

Posted

3rd June 2026

Start Date

To Be Confirmed

Expires

17th June 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Fixed term contract

Start Date

To Be Confirmed

Job ID

1557665

Start Date

To Be Confirmed

• Contract Type :Fixed term contract
• Contract Length: Upto 12 Months, Maternity Cove
• Job ID: 1557665

Oasis Academy Mayfield currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Librarian (maternity cover), supporting whole-school literacy and fostering a love of reading across the academy.

Job overview

The Librarian will play a key role in developing an engaging and inclusive reading culture, managing both the physical and digital library spaces. You will inspire students to develop a love of reading, support the delivery of the academy’s reading strategy, and work closely with staff to enhance literacy across the curriculum.

The role involves promoting reading initiatives, supporting targeted intervention programmes, and creating a calm, safe and stimulating environment where students can thrive. You will also lead on library-based activities and events, helping to celebrate and embed reading throughout the academy.

This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• Passion for reading and promoting literacy
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and engage positively with students
• Experience of working with young people or in a customer-facing environment (school or library experience desirable)

Why join us?

As a Librarian within Oasis Academy Mayfield, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and promote a vibrant reading culture within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We offer professional development, training, and opportunities to further develop your skills while making a lasting impact on students’ learning and engagement with reading.

Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a high number of suitably qualified applications are received; early application is therefore encouraged.

Librarian Job Description May 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.