Librarian

Stratford Girls' Grammar School; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford Girls' Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to manage the school library during term-time, a 37.5-hour week from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a part-time share possible. Join a supportive school team dedicated to promoting reading and student enjoyment of books.

You will run clubs, events and displays, promote a vibrant reading culture, and monitor reading fluency while building positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Loves reading and can promote reading across the school.
• Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running and organisation of the library.
• Promote reading across the school and develop a reading culture.
• Run student book clubs, events, displays and promotions; oversee activities.
• Conduct reading fluency screening and monitoring.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Organised

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Librarian to ensure that our modern library remains a welcoming, purposeful and inspiring space at the heart of school life. This permanent, term-time role would suit someone who genuinely loves reading and can share that enthusiasm with young people, encouraging students to read widely, confidently and for pleasure. The post is 37.5 hours per week, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a part-time job share considered.

Working as part of the wider school team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running and organisation of the library, promote reading across the school and help develop a vibrant reading culture. From student book clubs, events, displays and promotions to reading fluency screening and monitoring, this is a varied role with real scope to make reading visible, enjoyable and valued. We are looking for someone creative, practical and student-focused, with strong administrative skills, good attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

At Stratford Girls' Grammar School, academic achievement goes hand in hand with a warm, inclusive community and a shared commitment to shaping futures. You will join a highly successful selective academy where staff are valued, wellbeing is promoted and supported, and collaboration, creativity and professional development matter. If you are approachable, proactive and excited by the opportunity to inspire young readers within a supportive and forward-thinking school, we warmly welcome your application.

This school is committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.