School Librarian, Pinewood School

School Library Association; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school library seeks an enthusiastic Librarian to oversee its library functions, promoting a love of books and learning among pupils. The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time work, starting September 2025, in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about promoting reading and information access.
• Experience in managing school libraries is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the School Libraries in both Prep and Pre-Prep.
• Encourage children to develop a love of books and reading.
• Organize library functions and support learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Promoting reading

Supportive teaching

Job description

Hours: 4 or 5 days per week, term-time only plus one week

Start date: September 2025 or January 2026

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.

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

• Deadline for applications: 8am Monday 30th June
• Interview Date: During w/c 30th June
• 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.