School Librarian

Clifton High; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Clifton High School is seeking a qualified School Librarian to manage both Junior and Senior libraries for pupils aged 3–18. The role supports learning, literacy development, and curriculum enrichment, working with teachers to promote reading.

The post is part-time, term-time with added holiday weeks, and involves coordinating digital resources and library services to engage students and staff. The salary is pro-rated accordingly.

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian with commitment to promoting reading and literacy.
• Experience managing school libraries and resources to support teaching and learning.
• Ability to develop and implement digital resources to support pupil learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Clifton High School's Junior and Senior libraries.
• Promote reading development and support literacy across the school.
• Collaborate with teachers to enrich the curriculum and library usage.

Skills

Library management

Reading promotion

Education

Qualified Librarian

Tools

Library management system

Job description

The pro-rated salary for these hours and weeks is £20,458pa based on an FTE salary of £34,029pa

Part-time term-time only role – to start 1 st February 2027

The role is 26.75 hours per week in term-time, with three additional weeks to be worked in the holidays. The pro-rated salary for these hours and weeks is £20,458pa based on an FTE salary of £34,029pa.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026

Interviews will be the week commencing 23rd November 2026

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic School Librarian who, alongside our current part-time librarian, will be responsible for Clifton High School’s Junior and Senior libraries, which are used by pupils across the full Infant, Junior and Senior age range. The School Librarian plays a leading role in the promotion of the libraries and their resources, and in developing the facilities to support pupils’ literacy and love of learning.

The post-holder will be expected to support learning and teaching, to work with class and subject teachers to promote reading development and to enrich and expand the curriculum in both the Infant and Junior School and Senior School. They will have the professional skills to manage the School Libraries efficiently, the ability to enthuse pupils and make Library visits enjoyable and the marketing skills to ensure that resources are fully used by staff and pupils.

The School Librarian should remain aware of key curriculum developments, particularly in literacy and English, to ensure resources meet the needs of pupils and teachers. They will also be innovative in proposing and developing digital resources to support pupils’ learning.

This is a part-time predominantly term-time position. During term-time and on CPD days the hours are:

• Two full days – 8.30am to 4.00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays


• Three short days - 8.30am to 1.15pm

Each day includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, and total paid hours per week are 26.75.

Outside of term time there are three weeks to be worked during the School holidays as agreed with the line manager. Attendance at some annual School events and CPD days is required.

About Us

Clifton High School is a part of Pembroke Education, a group established in 2026 to bring together distinctive schools with a unified commitment to meaningful, future-focused education. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, we are academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3-18 years. Our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos where we value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the School.

Clifton High School is a place where diversity is celebrated, and individual brilliance is valued. We are a place where everyone belongs and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that attracts, develops, and retains individuals with diverse experiences. Applicants from all sections of the community are welcomed, including those from the global majority, the LGBTQ+, the neurodiverse, and disabled individuals. We are collaborative and committed to shared learning from multiple perspectives providing a supportive, respectful and empowering environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. If you share our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and collaboration, we invite you to apply for any available positions at Clifton High School.

Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those which would normally be considered \"spent\" under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.

The pro-rated salary for these hours and weeks is £20,458pa based on an FTE salary of £34,029pa

The pro-rated salary for the role is £5,693.95 per annum