School Librarian

Independent Association of Prep Schools; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prep school is seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to join their team. The candidate will oversee library management, promote literacy among pupils and staff, and contribute to developing a love for reading. This role can be part-time or full-time, accommodating the right candidate's needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in library management.
• Proven skills in promoting reading and literacy to children.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the School Libraries and manage associated functions.
• Promote access to reading and information for pupils and staff.
• Prepare for the academic year during summer holidays.

Skills

Enthusiasm for reading

Commitment to child development

Independent learner promotion

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Librarian to join our busy and successful Prep School for September 2025 or January 2026

Detail

Exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Librarian to join our busy and successful Prep School for September 2025 overseeing the School Libraries (in both the Prep and Pre-Prep) and managing all associated functions.

You will be responsible for promoting and encouraging access to reading and information for all pupils and staff and committing to help pupils become confident, independent learners with a real love of books and reading.

Pinewood School is set in 84 acres of rolling countryside on the border between Wiltshire and Oxfordshire and offers a quality, family-based, co-educational day and boarding environment for over 400 children aged 3-13.

The position is required during the term-time plus staff inset training days and up to 1 week during the summer holiday to prepare for the academic year ahead. The role may be worked on either a part-time (ideally 4 days per week) or full-time basis and this will be agreed in advance with the successful candidate.

For a detailed job description and application form please visit our website www.pinewoodschool.co.uk or please click on the application form link below.

Completed application forms, along with a covering letter outlining what you believe you can offer to the School in this role, should be sent by email or by post to Mrs Jo Ranstead, Director of HR at Pinewood School.

Contact details are available on the attached application information or from the school website.

Applications without a completed School Application Form will not be considered and will not receive a response.

• Deadline for applications: 8am Monday 30th June 2025

• Start date: September 2025 or as soon as possible following completion of notice periods

Pinewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.