Repton School Librarian

Repton School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Repton School seeks a skilled Librarian to manage the School Library in the Old Priory building and oversee its resources, budgets, and activities. You will support teaching, independent learning and reading engagement across the pupil body.

The role focuses on developing a curated print and digital collection, enabling pupils to explore ideas both inside and beyond the curriculum, and contributing to literacy initiatives and academic clubs. Start date August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the School Library in the Old Priory building.
• Maintain an organised, accessible and well-presented library environment.
• Select, acquire and maintain a relevant range of resources (print and digital).
• Support curriculum delivery and independent learning through resources.
• Support independent study and project work for pupils.
• Contribute to literacy development and enrichment, including academic clubs.

Job description

Repton is a wonderful and inspiring place to work: one of the UK’s foremost co‑educational boarding and day schools. Set in the heart of the English countryside, yet within easy reach of major cities, the School is strengthened by a history that stretches back over a thousand years, while remaining firmly focused on meeting the challenges and opportunities of the twenty‑first century.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and committed Librarian who will play a central role in supporting the academic life of the School. The Library lies at the heart of intellectual enquiry at Repton, providing a space in which pupils can read, research and think independently, supported by expert guidance and a rich and carefully curated collection of resources.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive and reflective individual who is passionate about reading, learning and the development of young people. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture in which curiosity is encouraged, scholarship is valued, and pupils are inspired to engage deeply with ideas both within and beyond the curriculum.

Main Responsibilities:

Library Management and Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the School Library, based in the Old Priory building.
• Maintain an organised, accessible and well‑presented library environment.

Resources and Collection Development

• Select, acquire and maintain a relevant and engaging range of library resources (print and digital).
• Ensure resources support curriculum delivery and independent learning.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Support independent study and project work.

Reading and Engagement

• Contribute to literacy development and enrichment opportunities, including the running of relevant academic clubs.

Administration and Budget

• Manage the library budget effectively.

Wider Contribution

• Provide support to the Deputy Head (Academic) with regards to Speech Day – specifically, the organising of pupil prizes, completing the required administrative tasks
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster/Principal Deputy Head/Deputy Head (Academic).
• Line manage the work of the Part Time Archivist and form time to time, assist them with their duties where reasonably required.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Package Description:

Job Title: School Librarian

Reporting to: Deputy Head

Hours of work: To be agreed with the successful candidate. This will be a full time, term time only position.

Salary: Dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Location: Repton School

Holidays: Term Time Only position, holiday pay is included in the salary.

Benefits: Please see attached job description for details

Start date in August 2027.