Learning Resource Centre Administrator
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0f1344ac-ff4d-4c45-8490-6173058b550f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Learning Resource Centre Administrator. The successful candidate will manage and encourage students to use the Learning Resource Centre. You will support the teaching and learning by ensuring the library is an effective support to the curriculum. You will support the curriculum within departments through students use of the Learning Resource Centre and the provision and range of resources on offer. You will support literacy across the curriculum by promoting reading for pleasure with students across the academy by showcasing the range and genres of books on offer.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
Post:Learning Resource Centre Administrator
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12, FTE salary £27,694.00 - £28,598.00, pro rata salary £24,468.00 - £25,266.00
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type:Part Time (37 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks)
Base:The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Learning Resource Centre Administrator. The successful candidate will manage and encourage students to use the Learning Resource Centre. You will support the teaching and learning by ensuring the library is an effective support to the curriculum. You will support the curriculum within departments through students use of the Learning Resource Centre and the provision and range of resources on offer. You will support literacy across the curriculum by promoting reading for pleasure with students across the academy by showcasing the range and genres of books on offer.
For full details of the role, please view the Job Description attached.
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on 15th March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Learning Resource Centre Administrator. The successful candidate will manage and encourage students to use the Learning Resource Centre. You will support the teaching and learning by ensuring the library is an effective support to the curriculum. You will support the curriculum within departments through students use of the Learning Resource Centre and the provision and range of resources on offer. You will support literacy across the curriculum by promoting reading for pleasure with students across the academy by showcasing the range and genres of books on offer.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
Post:Learning Resource Centre Administrator
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12, FTE salary £27,694.00 - £28,598.00, pro rata salary £24,468.00 - £25,266.00
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type:Part Time (37 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks)
Base:The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Learning Resource Centre Administrator. The successful candidate will manage and encourage students to use the Learning Resource Centre. You will support the teaching and learning by ensuring the library is an effective support to the curriculum. You will support the curriculum within departments through students use of the Learning Resource Centre and the provision and range of resources on offer. You will support literacy across the curriculum by promoting reading for pleasure with students across the academy by showcasing the range and genres of books on offer.
For full details of the role, please view the Job Description attached.
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on 15th March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.