Key Role Information

Salary
SFCA Support Pay Scale Pts. 19-22: £36,564 - £39,957 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
04/06/2026 12:00
Interview
TBC
Start
10 August 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale | SCP19 - SCP22
Department
Library
Key stage
Key Stage 5
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas., with no recommendations for improvement.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and student‑focused Library and Learning Resource Centre Manager to lead and develop our Library and Learning Resource Centre (LRC) as a dynamic hub for independent learning, academic research and digital literacy.

The role requires professional expertise, awareness of developments in library and digital resource management, and the ability to collaborate with curriculum, student support and academic colleagues. You will contribute to improving student experience and outcomes through research‑informed practice, active curriculum partnership and innovation in resource provision, including AI‑enhanced learning tools.

The successful candidate will have a recognised qualification in library or information services or equivalent experience in a library or learning resource environment. The expected start date is 10 August 2026.


Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 4 June 2026 

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in library or information services or demonstrable equivalent experience in a library or learning resource environmentessential
Pass
GCSE A* – C (9-4) in Mathematics and English Language or Literatureessential
4-9 / C-A*
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies (e.g. CILIP-accredited)desirable
Pass

Skills

Experience

Experience of working in a library, learning resource centre, or similar information based environmentessential
Ability to use data to monitor library usage and impactessential
Knowledge of copyright, data protection, and responsible use of informationessential
Good ICT skills, including online databases, e books, and Microsoft applicationsessential
Experience of promoting reading, research skills, or information literacyessential
Experience of using library management systems and digital resourcesessential
Experience of supporting students or young people in an educational settingessential
Familiarity with assistive technologies and inclusive learning resources

Personal Attributes

Creative approach to promoting learning resources and library servicesessential
High level of personal integrity and professionalismessential
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider teamessential
Flexible, proactive, and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the collegeessential
Enthusiastic about supporting young people’s academic and personal developmentessential
Professional, approachable, and calm manneressential
Ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, and purposeful learning environmentessential
Ability to support students with independent learning, research, and referencing skillsessential
Excellent literacy, communication, and interpersonal skillsessential
Strong organisational and time management skillsessential
Confidence contributing ideas to improve services and student engagementessential
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries when working with studentsessential

About Us

Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.


In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded "Outstanding" for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

Lisa Bates

lbates@qeliz.ac.uk

Vane Terrace
Darlington
Durham
DL3 7AU
Lisa Bates
lbates@qeliz.ac.uk

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.