Part-Time School Librarian

Summary:

Part-Time School Librarian opportunity at a leading independent school in North London.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence, creativity, and care, with a strong emphasis on pastoral support and a vibrant co-curriculum. It fosters a warm, inclusive community where every student can thrive.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Part-Time School Librarian to join our Senior team. This role offers the opportunity to promote the joy of reading and scholarship, while ensuring the library becomes a central hub of academic engagement and resource for both students and teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the Senior School Library to ensure it is an effective learning resource and information service.
• Promote a culture of reading for pleasure and academic scholarship among students.
• Collaborate with academic departments to support curriculum delivery and student learning.
• Create engaging opportunities for students to participate in research and academic projects.
• Encourage students of all abilities to engage in learning and personal development.
• Maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all learners.
• Support the school’s ethos of respect, curiosity, and kindness through library programs and activities.
• Ensure the library is used effectively by both students and teachers as a hub of academic and scholarly activity.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in library management and academic support.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Ability to inspire students to adopt a scholarly approach to their studies.
• Experience of engaging a wide range of learners in a constructive way.
• Passion for promoting reading and academic excellence.

Preferred

• Experience of working with children to develop their interest in academic scholarship.
• Experience of supporting students in research projects, such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
• Familiarity with co-educational environments and pastoral care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Free lunch provided during term time.
• Access to a teachers’ pension scheme.
• Generous school holiday and public holiday entitlement.
• School fee discount for staff and their families.