Librarian

St John's School, Leatherhead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Greater London seeks a Librarian to enhance teaching and learning quality. The role involves managing library services, building relationships, and supporting students. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including free lunches.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and CPD programme

Competitive remuneration package

Free lunch during term time

Well-equipped facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of building good working relationships.
• Skills and confidence to instruct pupils.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, promote, and evaluate an effective learning resource and information service.

Skills

Communication

IT Proficiency

Education

Degree in Librarianship

Job description

Job Details

Hours and Salary: 35 hours a week, 36 weeks per year (term time plus two weeks).
Salary: £33,452 to £38,227 FTE (£26,523 to £30,309 actual) per annum.

Role Overview

The Library plays a key role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. The Librarian will manage, develop, promote, and evaluate an effective learning resource and information service to support learning and teaching across St John’s School.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of building good working relationships.
• High level of IT proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skills and confidence to instruct pupils.
• A degree and/or Diploma in Librarianship accredited by CILIP (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive induction and CPD programme, a competitive remuneration package, free lunch during term time, and well-equipped facilities.

Application Details

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 2 June 2025.

Safeguarding Statement

St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates and will require details of online profiles, including social media accounts, as part of the application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, including those which are 'spent' unless protected under DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children.

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