Librarian

International Schools Today; Edgware; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Swimming pool access

Cycle to work

Eye care

Job summary

NLCS Canons in Edgware seeks a qualified Librarian to support the continued development of an innovative library that is central to daily school life. The role involves promoting and evaluating a learning resource and information service to support teaching across the Senior School and foster a lifelong love of reading.

The maternity cover starts January 2027. The school offers a positive, well-resourced environment with high expectations for staff and students, plus a competitive salary and

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an innovative library integral to daily school life.
• Promote and evaluate an effective learning resource and information service to support learning and teaching across the Senior School.

Job description

Working Pattern: term time only plus 5 INSET days, plus 3 additional weeks

Required from January 2027 – Maternity Cover Contract

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Librarian to support the continued development of an innovative library, which is integral to the daily life of the School. The role includes supporting with the promotion and evaluation of an effective learning resource and information service which supports learning and teaching across the Senior School, aiming for a lifelong love of learning and reading for pleasure.

This is a maternity cover contract starting January 2027.

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

Interview date: Thursday 5th November 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ

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