Graduate Library Assistant

Downe House School; Stanford Dingley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Berkshire seeks a Graduate Library Assistant for a fixed-term position starting January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates to assist in the Library's management while living on-site. The role offers valuable experience in a vibrant educational environment with various staff benefits, including free accommodation and meals.

Benefits

Free staff accommodation provided on site

Provision of delicious and nutritious free meals

Modern gym and swimming pool facilities

Regular opportunities for professional development

Vibrant and supportive staff community

Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of any discipline.
• Caring and people-focused personality.
• Enjoys working with young people and a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organisation and management of the Library.
• Involved in organising Residencies for departments.

Job description

Overview

Berkshire • Downe House School

Full-time | Fixed Term

Summary

Are you a graduate looking for a rewarding position? Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals? This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate of any discipline to gain valuable experience supporting our girls in their academic and personal journeys.

Details

Fixed term contract from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2027, with possibility to extend to December 2027.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women. We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic Graduate Library Assistant to join our team from January 2026. This could be an exciting route to kickstart your career.

In this role you will assist with the efficient organisation, management and administration of the Library and ensure that it remains a key resource for pupils and staff. You will also be involved in organising Residencies for different departments within the Murray Centre, which is an exciting collaborative learning and multi-functional space.

You will be part of a nurturing and supportive but busy and thriving school, where everyone is encouraged to get fully involved with school life. We have Graduate roles in other departments, so you will not be alone! Some of our graduates have succeeded to gain permanent employment with us after their placement, whilst others have benefited from useful career insight and connections to guide their next steps.

If you are caring, people-focused, enjoy the company of young people and think you would enjoy a busy residential lifestyle we would love to hear from you. This is a residential post, and the Graduate Library Assistant will live in on-site accommodation, sharing facilities, usually with other Graduate Assistants.

Benefits

• Free staff accommodation provided on site
• Provision of delicious and nutritious free meals and on-site parking
• Modern gym and swimming pool facilities
• Regular opportunities for professional development
• A vibrant and supportive staff community
• A variety of social occasions through the year
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance and Death in Service benefit
• A supportive induction programme
• Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

Documents

• Candidate Information Pack A4 portrait library assistant ISSUU

Further Information

Closing Date: 23 September 2025

Downe House School

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Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ

• 34 Day Girls (11-18)
• 522 Boarding Girls (11-18)
• GSA, HMC, ISC

01635 200286