Assistant Librarian

Reigate Grammar School; Redhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Reigate Grammar School in Reigate, England, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Librarian to support independent study, promote reading for pleasure, and help create engaging displays. You will work with staff and students across the school to foster a thriving library atmosphere.

The role is 32 hours per week, term time plus 5 weeks, ideally 4 days per week. Closing date: 25 September 2026, 9am. Join a welcoming school community that values learning and student development.

Qualifications

• Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support independent study and encourage reading for pleasure.
• Create engaging displays and resources and work with staff and students across the school.

Job description

Assistant Librarian

Reigate Grammar School

Location: Reigate, Redhill

Closing date: 25 September 2026, 9am

Hours: 32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week

Join our welcoming school community as a Library Assistant and help create a library where students can read, learn, explore and thrive. You'll support independent study, encourage reading for pleasure, create engaging displays and resources, and work with staff and students across the school.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire and support young people. Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.

For further information, please download the Full Job Description.

Hours

32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week

Safeguarding commitment

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school's safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent"), unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Equal Opportunities

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school's safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent"), unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire and support young people. Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.

32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week