Experienced School Librarian Required In Gloucester

Marchant Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated School Librarian for a Gloucestershire secondary school. You will manage the library environment, support pupils with reading, research and independent study, and collaborate with teachers to integrate reading across the curriculum.

The role requires prior school library experience, strong organisational skills and safeguarding awareness. The successful candidate will maintain orderly resources and help pupils develop information literacy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school library is essential.
• Experience using library cataloguing and borrowing systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An interest in reading and supporting pupils' literacy and research skills.
• Confident communication skills when working with pupils and staff.
• The ability to manage library routines while maintaining appropriate behaviour expectations.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school library.
• Organise, catalogue and maintain books and other learning resources.
• Manage borrowing, returns, reservations and overdue items.
• Support pupils with reading choices, research tasks and locating appropriate resources.
• Maintain an orderly, welcoming environment that supports independent study.
• Assist teachers with the identification and preparation of relevant learning materials.
• Monitor stock levels and recommending new books and resources.
• Maintain library records and supporting reading initiatives and school literacy activities.

Skills

School library experience

Catalogue systems

Organisational skills

Literacy and reading support

Communication with pupils and staff

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

School library qualification (preferred)

Tools

Library cataloguing system

Job description

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A secondary school in Gloucester is seeking an organised and enthusiastic School Librarian to manage its library resources and support pupils' reading, research and independent learning. The school wants to maintain a welcoming, structured library environment where pupils can access suitable reading materials and develop effective study habits. Previous school library experience is essential, as the successful candidate will need to understand the practical requirements of managing a library within the school day.

About the Role

The School Librarian will oversee daily library operations and work with teaching staff to support pupils' learning. Duties will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school library.

• Organising, cataloguing and maintaining books and other learning resources.

• Managing borrowing, returns, reservations and overdue items.

• Supporting pupils with reading choices, research tasks and locating appropriate resources.

• Maintaining an orderly, welcoming environment that supports independent study.

• Assisting teachers with the identification and preparation of relevant learning materials.

• Monitoring stock levels and recommending new books and resources.

• Maintaining library records and supporting reading initiatives and school literacy activities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a school library is essential.

• Experience using library cataloguing and borrowing systems.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• An interest in reading and supporting pupils' literacy and research skills.

• Confident communication skills when working with pupils and staff.

• The ability to manage library routines while maintaining appropriate behaviour expectations.

• A clear understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.