Term-Time Librarian: 8k+ Books & Reading Events

School Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free school lunches

Sports club membership

Moving day allowance

Pension contributions (up to 8%)

Family friendly policies

Discount scheme access

Employee assistance service

Cycle to work

Job summary

Erskine Stewart Melville are currently recruiting a Librarian to join the Junior School on a permanent basis. The role is term-time only, working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £23,574.38.

The Librarian will select and recommend age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned books to support Year Groups P4–P7, including Accelerated Reader, and will engage with pupils, teachers and reading initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with database administration and managing library collections.
• Passion for literature and ability to engage with pupils.
• Strong organisational and budgeting skills for library operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a large stock of 8000-9000 titles.
• Supporting reading for pleasure by organising events and initiatives (Book Week Scotland, World Book Day, Scholastic Book Fair).
• Managing the Library budget, including planning, cost-effective resource acquisition, and financial documentation.

Skills

Database administration

Love of literature

Pupil engagement

Job description

Erskine Stewart Melville are currently recruiting a Librarian to join the Junior School on a permanent basis. The role is term-time only, working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £23,574.38.

The Librarian will select and recommend age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned books to support Year Groups P4–P7, including Accelerated Reader, and will engage with pupils, teachers and reading initiatives.