Library Manager - Dr Challoner’s Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; Amersham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham is seeking a Library Manager to oversee the modern Library and Learning Resource Centre, supporting literacy, independent research and study for students and staff.

The post is term-time, permanent and part-time with DBS safeguarding checks. The successful candidate will have administrative experience, strong IT skills and excellent communication to build positive relationships across the school; visits are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative position.
• Experience in a library and/or school desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Competent IT user with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the School Library and Learning Resource Centre.
• Support independent learning and provide a welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Build effective working relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent IT user

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Job description

Library Manager - Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Location: Amersham

Term time only: Yes
Salary Details: £18,673 - £19,812 pa pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 12 October 2026

About us

Dr Challoner's has 1424 students, of which 498 are in the Sixth Form. We are regarded as one of the leading grammar schools in the country, with a strong focus on character education, and in 2024 Ofsted confirmed their 2019 judgement of Outstanding. As lead school for the Astra Teaching School Hub (Buckinghamshire) we provide an exciting range of professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate for this role will manage and maintain our modern and well equipped School Library and Learning Resource Centre which complements independent learning within the school and provides a comprehensive space for all students and staff. You will ensure that the library remains a vibrant hub for literacy, independent research and academic study as well as a supportive and welcoming environment for all students.

About you

You should have experience working in an administrative position; experience working in a library and/or school would be desirable, but not essential.

You should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with students and colleagues.

You should be a competent IT user, be able to multi-task, and have good attention to detail.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Dr Challoner's Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance, we will carry out online searches to research information on shortlisted candidates, to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This is not part of the shortlisting process; if there are any findings of concern, you will be given the opportunity to address them at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').
• It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.