Librarian (Maternity Cover)

Pittville School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittville School in Cheltenham is seeking a Librarian for maternity cover. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time only plus inset days, with a pro-rata salary in the £31,015–£33,672 range and an actual salary aligned to 0.6958 FTE.

You will manage the school library’s issue desk, circulation and enquiry services, providing a high-quality service to pupils. The post requires good IT and communication skills and the ability to work calmly as part of a supportive English team.

Qualifications

• Experience in library environment preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong communication and IT skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage issue desk, circulation and enquiry services.
• Provide high-quality library services to pupils.
• Support a collaborative English team and work flexibly during term-time and inset days.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

LIBRARIAN (MATERNITY COVER)

Grade 6 (30 hours per week, term time only plus inset days)

Salary Range: £31,015 to £33,672 (points 15-20) Pro-rata

Actual Salary: £21,580 to £23,429 (0.6958 FTE)

One-year fixed term or until the member of staff returns from maternity (whichever is earliest)

We are looking to recruit a creative, friendly and independent Librarian with a clear enthusiasm for working with young people.

The post is suited to someone who enjoys working with young people, and is willing to work flexibly, with a collaborative English team in a school library environment. The post holder should be accurate and methodical in their work methods and have the enthusiasm to help provide a high-quality service. They should enjoy working as part of a team and be capable of using their own initiative. In order to help maintain a co-operative and friendly atmosphere, good communication skills and a sense of humour are essential. As the post includes working at the issue desk, including circulation and enquiry services, you will have good IT and communication skills.

This position is for 30 hours per week/term time plus inset days only operating from 8.45 am to 3.15 pm on Mondays to Fridays and will commence October 2026.

The closing date is: 9am on 21st September 2026

Interview date to be confirmed

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.