Join A Fabulous School In Buckinghamshire – Experienced School Librarian Needed!

Marchant Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Librarian in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, to manage the library and help pupils develop reading and independent learning skills.

You will run day-to-day operations, organize books, assist staff with resources, promote reading initiatives and monitor stock, with an enhanced DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Previous library or information services experience.
• School library experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence using library management systems and databases.
• Approachable and friendly for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Manage book loans, returns and the library catalogue.
• Organise books and learning resources for easy access.
• Help pupils find suitable reading materials.
• Assist staff with locating resources for classroom activities.
• Maintain displays and promote reading initiatives.
• Monitor stock and coordinate the purchase of new resources.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Library management systems

Approachable demeanor

Reading development

Tools

Library management systems

Databases

Job description

Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Job Title: School Librarian
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time

About the School

A welcoming school in Amersham is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Librarian to manage its library and support pupils in developing their reading and independent learning skills. The school is looking for someone who can maintain an engaging, well-organised library environment and help ensure pupils and staff have access to appropriate resources.

About the Role

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the school library and support its use as a valuable learning resource.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing book loans, returns and the library catalogue.

Organising books and learning resources for easy access.

Supporting pupils with finding suitable reading materials.

Assisting staff with locating resources for classroom activities.

Maintaining displays and promoting reading initiatives.

Monitoring stock and coordinating the purchase of new resources.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous library, information services or resource management experience.

School library experience is highly desirable.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Confidence using library management systems and databases.

An approachable manner and an interest in supporting young people's reading.

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