School Librarian

EdEx - Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier All-Through School is seeking a dedicated Librarian starting September 2025. This permanent position requires ensuring that the library supports a culture of reading and plays a central role in student learning. Responsibilities include managing the library, coordinating resources, and supporting literacy development among students. Candidates should have requisite qualifications and a passion for fostering a love of reading.

Qualifications

• Essential: Maths and English GCSEs to Grade C.
• Desirable: A-Level English or equivalent.
• Experience in a Library or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the School's Library within agreed guidelines.
• Promote reading and library resources to students and staff.
• Oversee Library Budget and resource selection.

Skills

Team Player

Commitment

Education

Maths and English GCSEs to Grade C

A-Level English or equivalent to Grade C

Recognised professional qualification for librarianship

Job description

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A top tier All-Through School in the Borough of Waltham Forest are on the hunt for a Librarian for a September 2025 start. This is a permanent vacancy directly employed through the school with a salary range of £24,000 - £27,000.

As a Librarian, you will ensure that the library is at the heart of school life and plays a central role in developing a culture of reading across the school and community, and drive reading progress. The school know that reading must be at the heart of the school, both in the curriculum and in the way in which they foster a love of reading for pupils throughout their time at school, so they become life-long lovers of reading.

If you are interested in this Librarian opportunity, please read below to find out more!

ROLE DETAILS:

• To be responsible for the day to day management of the School's Library within agreed guidelines and procedures.
• To promote the Library, its resources and reading to students and staff.
• To play a major role in co-ordinating the selection of resources for the area, in close consultation with the teaching staff. These will be books and other resources to support learning, including ICT.
• To oversee control of the Library Budget, in consultation with the designated Line Manager.
• To support in the development of literacy including the implementation of Accelerated Reader and running small literacy groups.
• To advise staff on ways that the area can assist and add to students' learning.
• To be responsible for the organisation, classification, processing and allocation of materials.

PERSON DETAILS:

• Maths and English GCSEs to Grade C - Essential
• Right to work in the UK - Essential
• A-Level English or equivalent to Grade C - Desirable
• Recognised professional qualification for librarianship or information management system - Desirable
• Ideally experience working in a Library previously or similar / transferrable experience
• Must be a team player
• Must be willing to go above and beyond daily for pupils

SCHOOL DETAILS:

• Graded 'Outstanding in latest Ofsted report
• All-Through - Primary & Secondary
• Fantastic results across the board
• Located in the Borough of Waltham Forest
• Good Tube & Transport Links

If you are interested in this Librarian opportunity, interview can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Librarian opportunity by sending your CV to James at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted!)

INDTA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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