Librarian and Administrative Assistant

United Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Learning seeks a Librarian and Administrative Assistant for Conisborough College to manage the library, promote reading, and support student research. The role involves collaboration with English and Inclusion teams, organizing reading initiatives, and assisting with school events.

The position is term-time plus one week, 37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, with safeguarding checks required and DBS clearance anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school library to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.
• Promote a love of reading and literacy through collaboration with the Inclusion and English departments.
• Support the development of students' research, information literacy and study skills.
• Promote and publicise the services provided by the Library which are available at break and lunchtimes.
• Promote and publicise the services provided by the Library to the whole school community and wider community.
• Support students in selecting appropriate reading materials and accessing information resources.
• Coordinate reading initiatives such as clubs and activities for students, author visits, book fairs and literacy events to support uptake in reading in the College.
• Support school events such as Open Evenings and other appropriate events.
• Support the school’s admin team to provide an effective service to staff and parents.
• Cover Reception as and when required
• Be flexible to support the needs of the school as and when required to undertake any other duties required which are commensurate with the role

Skills

Library management

Reading advocacy

Collaboration

Information literacy

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Job description

Librarian and Administrative assistant

Actual Salary £27,360.66 (FTE £30,916)

37.5 hrs a week

40 weeks per year (Term Time plus one week)

About Conisborough College:

We are proud to be part of United Learning Trust, our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

• is passionate about reading and promoting a life long love of reading in our community
• is flexible, enthusiastic and happy to help out

About the Role

You will:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school library so that it provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all
• Promote a love of reading and literacy through collaboration with the Inclusion and English departments
• Support the development of students' research, information literacy and study skills.
• To promote and publicise the services provided by the Library which are available at break and lunchtimes
• Promote and publicise the services provided by the Library to the whole school community and wider community
• Support students in selecting appropriate reading materials and accessing information resources.
• Coordinate reading initiatives such as clubs and activities for students, author visits, book fairs and literacy events to support uptake in reading in the College
• Support school events such as Open Evenings and other appropriate events
• Support the school’s admin team to provide an effective service to staff and parents
• Cover Reception as and when required
• Be flexible to support the needs of the school as and when required to undertake any other duties required which are commensurate with the role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS and safeguarding checks prior to taking up post.

Closing date: 22 November 2026 @Midnight