Schools Library Supervisor
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,299 to £15,511 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Morpeth, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Northumberland County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ncc/TP/58/2898/MP |
Summary
Schools Library Supervisor
18.5 hpw | Fixed Term until end of December
Love books? Enjoy working with schools?
We’re looking for a Library Supervisor to help deliver our Schools Library Service, supporting schools across Northumberland to inspire reading and learning.
You’ll be key member of a small, friendly team, keep things running smoothly day to day, and work closely with schools to provide an excellent, customer‑focused service. No two days are the same – you could be organising stock, managing financial reporting, visiting schools or helping shape the future of the service.
If you’re organised, service‑focused and enjoy working with people (and books!), we’d love to hear from you.
You will have:
A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant subject area (e.g. education support, library services, business administration) or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to library services, education support, customer services, or service management.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Diane Wright, Senior Librarian, at Diane.Wright@northumberland.gov.uk
Apply now and help make a difference to children’s reading journeys
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.
Facebook: NCC Jobs Group
LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs
Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
18.5 hpw | Fixed Term until end of December
Love books? Enjoy working with schools?
We’re looking for a Library Supervisor to help deliver our Schools Library Service, supporting schools across Northumberland to inspire reading and learning.
You’ll be key member of a small, friendly team, keep things running smoothly day to day, and work closely with schools to provide an excellent, customer‑focused service. No two days are the same – you could be organising stock, managing financial reporting, visiting schools or helping shape the future of the service.
If you’re organised, service‑focused and enjoy working with people (and books!), we’d love to hear from you.
You will have:
A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant subject area (e.g. education support, library services, business administration) or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to library services, education support, customer services, or service management.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Diane Wright, Senior Librarian, at Diane.Wright@northumberland.gov.uk
Apply now and help make a difference to children’s reading journeys
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.
Facebook: NCC Jobs Group
LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs
Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.