School Librarian

TES FE News; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London seeks a skilled Librarian to manage its library and promote reading initiatives. You will need at least one year of experience in a school library and knowledge of library management software. Responsibilities include organizing events like World Book Day and supporting educational resources for students. The position offers a competitive salary and term-time work alongside 2 weeks during holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience working in a school library.
• Knowledge of library management software is essential.
• Familiarity with reading programs such as Thinking Reading is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote core library services and foster a love of reading.
• Support and promote reading clubs.
• Develop and manage the school's library.
• Organise key events like World Book Day.
• Manage study environments for independent learning.

Skills

School library experience

Library management software knowledge

Promotion of reading

Event management

Job description

Overview

Salary: SO1 Points 23 - 25 £40,404 - £41,637 per annum pro rata. (Actual Salary Payable £37,358 - £38,498)

An outstanding opportunity for a competent Librarian to join our school.

Term Time plus 2 weeks

Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm

Main Purpose Of The Job

Langdon Park are currently looking to recruit an experienced librarian. You must have at least one year’s experience of working in a school library and you must have knowledge of library management software.

The Role

• To promote core library services - foster a love of reading and reading for pleasure
• To support and promote reading clubs
• To support the quality of teaching and learning across our School
• To develop and manage the School’s Library
• To organise and manage key events (for example World Book Day)
• Promote the development of reading for recreation and take a lead in creating a whole school environment which encourages reading for pleasure
• Support the educational aims and objectives of the school by liaising with Subject Leaders to ensure the library provides appropriate resources to support independent learning and other research activities
• Where appropriate, advise staff on policies for the provision of learning resources across the curriculum
• Manage the study environment for both curriculum-based and independent learning. This involves the management and integration of both physical areas and virtual learning environments to create positive learning spaces
• A familiarity with reading programmes such as Thinking Reading is desirable

About Langdon Park School

Langdon Park School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Langdon Park School is easily accessible from all parts of London and the south east. We have a DLR station outside the main reception; we are 20 mins away from central London. We have staff parking for those that require it.

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 9am (shortlisted candidates will be informed on this day)

Interview Date: W/C 6th October 2025

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline.

Langdon Park School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.