Assistant Librarian

TES FE News; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an organized and efficient Assistant Librarian to support the daily operations of their Learning Resource Centre. This role involves collaboration with students and staff, ensuring effective resource management. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other staff benefits.

Benefits

16% non-contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Freshly prepared school lunches

Access to school facilities

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and IT skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal qualities necessary.
• Full training on Accessit management system will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Librarian with the effective day-to-day running of the Learning Resource Centre.
• Oversee the use of the Learning Resource Centre and manage day-to-day administration.
• Supervise students and educate them on resource utilization.

Skills

Administrative Skills

IT Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in Library Science or similar

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an efficient and well organised Assistant Librarian. The successful applicant should have strong administrative and IT skills and excellent interpersonal qualities.

In November 2021 we opened the Woodward Building, with a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre at its heart. The Learning Resource Centre is home to our Library facility as well as independent study zones, spaces for collaborative projects and our Learning Support department. There is a comprehensive collection of printed resources alongside space to enjoy our growing provision of digital resources. We are pleased to offer students a dedicated area to enjoy reading for pleasure and have invested in the highly acclaimed Accelerated Reader Scheme for our younger students.

The Assistant Librarian role is from 12:00pm – 5.30pm term-time only. The successful candidate will work alongside our full-time Librarian during afternoon sessions and be responsible for oversight of the Learning Resource Centre during the after-school session (4.00pm – 5.30pm). The Library is open from 8am – 5.30pm.

Teachers are able to book the space for use with classes and lower school English classes have a dedicated library time in the reading area. Our Sixth Form also use this facility for independent quiet study. At break and lunchtimes the space becomes a haven for those seeking an area to work on their learning and complete independent projects or simply to enjoy a good book.

The Library operates the Accessit management system. Full training on this system will be available if required for the successful candidate.

Salary

The post holder will be paid on the appropriate point of the Halliford School Pay Scale. We have our own highly competitive pay scale, which is significantly above the maintained sector. You will also receive an array of staff benefits, including a generous 16% non-contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan, freshly prepared school lunches and access to the school facilities.

Lines of Responsibility

The Assistant Librarian is directly responsible to the Librarian for the day-today running of the Learning Resource Centre and overseen by a member of the Senior Management Team.

About The Role

The role assists the Librarian with the effective day-to-day running of the Learning Resource Centre. Together the Librarians are responsible for overseeing the use of the Learning Resource Centre, including managing the budget, day-to-day administration and supervision of students. They work alongside the students and staff to enable them to get the very best from this facility.

Process Of Application

Please complete the application form in full and as accurately as possible, paying attention to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Zoe Fazackerley, who will be delighted to assist you.

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Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR and Recruitment Officer to arrive no later than 12 noon, Friday 4th July 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

On the day of interviews, all applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity and address along with any original certificates pertaining to their qualifications. Full details regarding the interview day will be sent to those candidates on the short-list.

Following the interview, the successful applicant will be invited to accept the position by telephone, but only once a contract has been agreed and signed will unsuccessful applicants be informed. All applicants should be aware that this is a normal part of our selection procedure and should make no assumptions based upon a short delay.