Librarian

Pittville School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittville School in Cheltenham is seeking a Librarian to join the school library team. The role is 30 hours per week, term time only plus inset days, working from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday.

You will manage the library’s issue desk, circulation and enquiry services, supporting pupils and staff with a calm, efficient service. The post is suitable for someone who enjoys working with young people, is flexible, accurate and methodical, and can work as part of a team with initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Excellent IT and communication skills.
• Flexibility and good humour in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle issue desk duties, circulation and enquiry services.
• Support pupils and staff in using library resources.
• Maintain accurate records and promote reading.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

This position is for 30 hours per week/term time plus inset days only operating from 8.45 am to 3.15 pm on Mondays to Fridays and will commence asap.

The post is suited to someone who enjoys working with young people, and is willing to work flexibly, with a collaborative English team in a school library environment. The post holder should be accurate and methodical in their work methods and have the enthusiasm to help provide a high-quality service. They should enjoy working as part of a team and be capable of using their own initiative. In order to help maintain a co-operative and friendly atmosphere, good communication skills and a sense of humour are essential. As the post includes working at the issue desk, including circulation and enquiry services, you will have good IT and communication skills.

Grade 6 (30 hours per week, term time only plus inset days)

Salary Range: £31,015 to £33,672 (points 15-20) Pro-rata

Actual Salary: £21,580 to £23,429 (0.6958 FTE)

One-year fixed term or until the member of staff returns from maternity (whichever is earliest)

We are looking to recruit a creative, friendly and independent Librarian with a clear enthusiasm for working with young people.