School Librarian

Langdon Park Community School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community school is seeking an experienced Librarian to manage key library services and foster a love of reading among students. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a school library and knowledge of library management software. The role includes organizing reading clubs and events to enhance literacy. This position offers competitive salary and terms during term time plus two weeks.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience of working in a school library.
• Knowledge of library management software.

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.
• Ensure the library provides resources for independent learning.

Skills

Experience in a school library

Knowledge of library management software

Job description

Overview

Salary: SO1 Points 23 - 25 £40,404 - £41,637 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary Payable £37,358 - £38,498). Term Time plus 2 weeks. Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm. An outstanding opportunity for a competent Librarian to join Langdon Park School.

Langdon Park School is committed to creating a diverse workforce and to 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including the management and integration of physical areas and virtual learning environments to create positive learning spaces
• A familiarity with reading programmes such as Thinking Reading is desirable

Qualifications and Experience

• At least one year's experience of working in a school library
• Knowledge of library management software

About Langdon Park School

We fulfil our ambition to transform the life chances of our students and their community. Progress has been significant; GCSE results are improving, post-16 outcomes are above national averages, attendance is strong, and our sixth form has grown with successful Oxbridge applicants in recent years. We operate a 4BEs ethos: Be Professional; Be Inclusive; Be a Learner; Be Knowledgeable. We have a large campus with Victorian buildings and modern facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. We are easily accessible from all parts of London and the south east, with a DLR station outside the main reception and staff parking available.

Employment Terms and Application

Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025 at 9:00am (shortlisted candidates will be informed on this day). Interview Date: Week commencing 6 October 2025. Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline.

How to apply: Please refer to the official posting for application details.