Library Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Library Assistant to support its library services across three vibrant library environments. The role focuses on engaging with students and enhancing their reading experience, with a key emphasis on excellent customer service and a passion for literature. This position offers stability within a supportive team and opportunities for personal growth in library services.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a library and confidence with ICT packages are required.
• Enjoyment of working with children is necessary.
• Experience in an academic setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist users with library resources and services.
• Promote reading and support library activities.
• Maintain library environments and assist with ICT.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Use of ICT packages

Passion for reading

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Required for September

35 hours per week, term time plus 10 days

Salary £23,295 to £25,800 per annum

(FTE £28,430 to £31,490 pa)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our small team at CLFS. We have three lovely libraries on site, a Junior Library serving Years 3-6, a Senior Library for Years 7-11 and a Sixth Form Library. The Junior and Senior libraries are lively spaces at the heart of the School, in constant use for research and reading by all age groups and subject departments. The Sixth Form Library is intended for quiet study and reading.

Our new Library Assistant will enjoy working with children and have excellent customer services skills. Confidence in using a variety of ICT packages, experience of working in a library and a passion for reading are required. We are looking for someone with a sense of humour who will be flexible, creative and imaginative as we are constantly looking to improve our library services. Experience of working in an academic environment is desirable but not essential.

Normal working hours are 35 hours per week over 5 days, term time plus 10 additional days. The Libraries are open between 8.00am and 6.00pm so a shift pattern is in operation.

Salary for the role is £23,295 to £25,800 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 9am on Monday 16th June 2025.

The School retains the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application process.

To apply online, please visit Work with us | City of London Freemens School

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Disclosure and Barring check will be required.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.