Librarian at St Albans School

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

St Albans School is seeking an experienced Librarian to lead the Library as a central learning space, fostering reading, independent study and academic scholarship across the School. The role supports teaching and learning by promoting literacy and high-quality print and digital resources.

Reporting to the Assistant Head - Teaching, Learning and Innovation, the successful candidate will have degree-level qualifications and relevant experience managing a Library, with strong literacy development

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications in librarianship or related field.
• Experience managing a school library.
• Strong literacy development and research skills.
• Ability to support independent research projects (HPQ/EPQ).
• Chartered Librarian status or CILIP Fellowship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Library as a central learning space.
• Promote literacy, reading for pleasure and independent research.
• Support teaching and learning with high-quality print and digital resources.
• Lead a small library team and manage systems and budgets.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance curriculum resources.

Skills

Literacy development

Research skills

Digital resources

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level qualifications

Tools

Library systems

Budget management

Job description

About this Role

Librarian

Full time equivalent annualsalary £50,000 - £55,000 (pro rata for term time plus two weeks during Schoolholidays) dependent on experience, plus benefits including generouscontributory pension scheme, healthcare benefits and life assurance.

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

Reporting to the AssistantHead - Teaching, Learning and Innovation, the Librarian will lead thedevelopment of the Library as a central learning space, fostering a culture of reading,independent study, literacy, critical enquiry and academic scholarship acrossthe School. The role includes supporting teaching and learning through thepromotion of literacy, reading for pleasure and independent research skills,whilst ensuring pupils and staff have access to high-quality print and digitalresources.

We are seeking an experiencedand enthusiastic Librarian with degree-level qualifications and relevantprofessional experience managing a Library and its associated services. Thesuccessful candidate will have a strong understanding of literacy development,research skills and the effective use of library resources within aneducational setting. They will be confident supporting pupils with independentresearch projects, including HPQ and EPQ, and able to work collaboratively withteaching staff to develop resources that enhance learning across thecurriculum. Chartered Librarian status and eligibility for Fellowship of CILIPwould be advantageous.

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

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

The School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must thereforebe willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checksappropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosureand Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunityemployer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environmentfor all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability forthe post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

The School reserves the right to make an appointmentbefore the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.