School Librarian

Clifton High School; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Clifton High School seeks a qualified and enthusiastic School Librarian to manage the Junior and Senior libraries alongside our part-time colleague. You will promote reading, support learning and collaborate with staff to enrich the curriculum for ages 3–18.

This pro-rated, term-time role is 26.75 hours per week with two full days and three half-days, starting 1 February 2027. Salary is £20,458 per annum pro-rated from £34,029 full-time equivalent, with three weeks to be worked during school

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian with relevant certification.
• Experience promoting reading and supporting literacy.
• Ability to work with staff and pupils across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage Junior and Senior libraries.
• Promote reading and literacy across age groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to enrich the curriculum.

Skills

Qualified librarian

Reading promotion

Job description

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.

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.

Pro-rated salary is £20,458pa (£34,029pa FTE) Permanent Clifton High School Part-time term-time only role - to start 1st 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. 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.