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The school wishes to appoint a School Library Assistant for 17.5 hours per week (Wednesday 9.15 to 11.15am, Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 4pm), term time only to join our team in a busy, vibrant school library. We are looking for someone with a passion for literature and learning who wants to inspire this in young people. A friendly and approachable manner is essential together with excellent communication and IT skills, the ability to work well in a small team, a can-do attitude to challenges and a forward-thinking approach.
The salary range for a qualified Librarian is NJC Points 12 - 17 (£27,711- £30,060) pro rata and for a Library Assistant NJC Points 7 - 11 (£25,584 - £27,269) pro rata.
Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School is a very successful comprehensive with excellent results at GCSE and at A Level. It sits at the heart of the local community with extensive links to the surrounding area. We are a large school of 1525 students with 265 in the Sixth Form. The school is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Gloucester being just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 has once again placed the school third among all comprehensive secondary schools in the South West of England. The school has high expectations of all students and celebrates their academic progress and achievement. This is balanced with a tailored pastoral approach that ensures all students have opportunities to develop and succeed in a supportive environment. Our “Proud To Be…” message, which permeates all aspects of our planning and development, is deeply rooted in the school culture.
Further information about the school is available on our website.
Our application form should be accompanied by a letter, of no more than one side of A4, explaining why you have applied for this position at KLB and how your experience to date has prepared you for this role. Please make it clear on your application form which position you are applying for.
The closing date for applications is Friday 1st August 2025 at 12 noon. Please note that interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory full enhanced DBS and barred list, prohibition order, identity and qualifications checks.
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory full enhanced DBS and barred list, prohibition order, identity and qualifications checks.