Assistant Librarian

The Methodist Church in Britain; Loughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenant Foundation School is hiring an assistant librarian to support the school library during term time, four days per week. The role focuses on cataloguing, resource preparation, stock management and creating displays for students aged 11–19. The post requires strong pastoral awareness and a DBS check.

Applicants should have solid ICT skills, good organisation and a patient, team-oriented approach. Flexible duties may be required as part of a busy school library team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability working with students aged 11–19, particularly 16–19-year-olds.
• Experience maintaining high behaviour levels with all students alongside pastoral relationships.
• Understanding of and commitment to the school's ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Catalogue library resources
• Prepare new resources for the library
• Manage library stock
• Present library displays
• Carry out general library administration
• Undertake tasks as directed, within the grade of the post

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

ICT skills

Cataloguing

Displays

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Tools

Word

Email

Internet

Job description

This assistant librarian post sits in the library at Davenant Foundation School, working four days a week during term time. The work centres on cataloguing and preparing new resources, managing stock and presenting displays, alongside general library administration. Much of the contact is with students aged 11 to 19, particularly 16-19-year-olds, so the role means balancing behaviour expectations with pastoral care. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Catalogue library resources
• Prepare new resources for the library
• Manage library stock
• Present library displays
• Carry out general library administration
• Undertake tasks as directed, within the grade of the post

What’s required

Experience

• Proven ability working with students aged 11-19, particularly 16-19-year-olds
• Experience maintaining high behaviour levels with all students alongside pastoral relationships

Skills & knowledge

• Interpersonal skills including diplomacy, confidentiality, sensitivity and customer service
• High levels of organisation and efficiency
• Good ICT skills, including Word, email and internet use
• Skills in cataloguing, preparing resources, managing stock, displays and administration
• Team working, providing support and learning from colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Understanding of and commitment to the school's ethos and values
• Respect for young people and adults, shown through attitudes and behaviour
• Knowledge of or willingness to train in Access-It, Wheelers E-platform and Accelerated Reader
• Commitment to relevant training and CPD
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Flexible working, undertaking tasks as directed