School Librarian

Oswestry School; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff fee discounts

Medical support package

Use of facilities

Job summary

Oswestry School invites applications for an inspiring School Librarian to work alongside teaching staff in our refurbished Library, a central hub for academic life.

The successful candidate will promote literacy and independent study, manage library resources, and support pupils across the 11–18 curriculum. Working hours are 37.5 per week, term-time only, with an informal discussion possible with Mr Rory Price.

Qualifications

• Advocate for literacy and independent study.
• Work with teaching staff to integrate library resources.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the Library as a central academic hub.
• Promote literacy and independent study among pupils.
• Manage and develop library resources and collections.

Skills

Literacy advocacy

Independent study promotion

Collaborative work with teachers

Job description

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.400 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of just over 100 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

Oswestry School seeks an inspiring and passionate individual to work alongside teaching colleagues to play a key role in our recently refurbished award-winning Library and ensure that it continues to act as a central hub for the academic life of the school.

The successful candidate will have a zest for learning and be an advocate for literacy, independent study and the power of the written word. As the great Argentine writer once mused, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” In the Library at Oswestry School, we aim to create a little slice of paradise for our students, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape that vision and make a significant impact on the educational experience of our pupils.

Working hours will be 37.5 per week, to start as soon as possible. Core hours are from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily and the role is term time only. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Mr Rory Price, Senior Deputy Head on 01691 655711 or email [e-mail].

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026

Provisional interview Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.

• Generous fee discounts for staff children
• Medical support package
• Use of facilities

The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK as this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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https://www.oswestryschool.com/