Librarian/General Technician (Internal Advert)

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Free school lunches

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Job summary

Brighton Girls, part of the GDST, is seeking an experienced Librarian and Technician to manage and promote the school library and learning resource centre in East Sussex. The role supports teaching and learning, with flexibility to assist across subjects and maintain archives while ensuring health and safety compliance.

The post is permanent, part-time (approx. 15 hours per week, term-time only), with pay category Regional Grade 3. Start date is ASAP and applications close on the stated date.

Qualifications

• Experience as Librarian and Technician.
• Ability to develop and promote the school library and learning resource centre.
• Support for various subjects as a Technician.
• Organise and maintain school archives and provide technical support in line with Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the school library and learning resource centre.
• Ensure students and staff have access to reading materials, research tools and information services.
• Support teaching and learning across subjects as required.
• Organise and maintain archives and provide efficient technical support in alignment with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Library management

Archives handling

Public service

Job description

Employer Brighton Girls - GDST Location Brighton, East Sussex Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time Salary £27,987 FTE (Approx. £9,244 actual pay TBC)

Librarian/General Technician

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Hours: Part time, Approx. 15 hours per week (TBC), term time only
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Regional Grade 3, £27,987 FTE (Approx. £9,244 actual pay TBC)

Brighton Girls is seeking an experienced Librarian and Technician to play a key role in the management, development and promotion of the school library and learning resource centre.

The successful candidate will ensure that all students and staff have ready access to a broad and relevant range of reading materials, research tools and information services in order to support teaching and learning throughout the school.

The successful candidate will also be flexible in supporting various subjects as a Technician.

They will also be responsible for organising and maintaining the school archives and be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of technical support, in accordance with all current internal and external Health and Safety regulations and guidelines.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Why join Brighton Girls?

Brighton Girls (part of the GDST) is known for promoting confidence, creativity, and compassion in its students. Working in an environment with a clear sense of purpose can be deeply motivating. Being part of the GDST network comes with access to continuous training, professional courses, and progression opportunities.

Brighton Girls has a strong sense of community.

We Can Offer a Variety Of Benefits, Which Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Access to trip benefits
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications should be submitted by Wednesday 11th November 2026 at the latest.

We reserve the right to close the job prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.