Librarian

The Independent Schools Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous contributory pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

St Albans School is seeking an experienced Librarian to lead the Library as a central learning space and foster reading, independent study and academic scholarship across the School.

The role involves supporting teaching through literacy, research skills and access to high-quality resources, with a small team and budget management. 37.5 hours over five days, term time plus two weeks of School holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications and relevant professional experience managing a Library.
• Chartered Librarian status and eligibility for Fellowship would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead a small library team and liaise with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Library as a central learning space.
• Support teaching and learning through literacy and independent research.
• Promote literacy and access to high-quality print and digital resources.
• Manage library systems and budgets; create an inclusive, academically ambitious environment.

Skills

Literacy

Research

Digital skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree-level qualifications

Tools

Library management software

Job description

Librarian

Full time equivalent annual salary £50,000 - £55,000 (pro rata for term time plus two weeks during School holidays) dependent on experience, plus benefits including generous contributory pension scheme, healthcare benefits and life assurance.

St Albans School is a leading independent day school with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.

Reporting to the Assistant Head – Teaching, Learning and Innovation, the Librarian will lead the development of the Library as a central learning space, fostering a culture of reading, independent study, literacy, critical enquiry and academic scholarship across the School. The role includes supporting teaching and learning through the promotion of literacy, reading for pleasure and independent research skills, whilst ensuring pupils and staff have access to high-quality print and digital resources.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Librarian with degree-level qualifications and relevant professional experience managing a Library and its associated services. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of literacy development, research skills and the effective use of library resources within an educational setting. They will be confident supporting pupils with independent research projects, including HPQ and EPQ, and able to work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop resources that enhance learning across the curriculum. Chartered Librarian status and eligibility for Fellowship of CILIP would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be an organised and proactive professional with excellent communication, administrative and digital skills. They will be capable of leading a small team, managing library systems and budgets effectively, and creating an inclusive, welcoming and academically ambitious environment that inspires reading and learning.

Weekly hours are 37.5, to be worked over five days, Monday to Friday, during term time plus two weeks during School holidays. Some flexibility is required regarding daily starting and finishing times to cover the opening times of the Library and can be discussed further at interview.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.