Librarian

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a full-time Librarian to join their supportive department. This temporary position, starting in September 2025, offers the potential for permanence based on performance. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent qualifications and experience in UK schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support key stage 3 and key stage 4 education.
• Participate in parents' evenings and CPD activities.

Skills

Teaching

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for a Librarian for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Waltham Forest, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS
· Location – Waltham Forest, East London
· Position – Librarian
· Type of work – Librarian
· Contract or position start date – September 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration – 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2025
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) –
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary
· Full time/part time – Full time
· Minimum rate of pay – Paid to scale
· Hours – 8:30 am – 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· QTS or equivalent
· Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years