Advert
Librarian
Salary : Grade 4 £24,800 p.a pro rata
Actual pay 15 hours £8724.60 p.a, 20 hours £11632.80 p.a
Hours: minimum of 15 hours per week (Term Time only) -Hours to be discussed at interview
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher
Job Description
Following the relocation and improvements made to our school library, we are seeking a capable, friendly and imaginative person to manage the facility, to help our drive to improve literacy across the curriculum and to work with staff and students to encourage a love of reading.
The Librarian will be responsible for:
Using the library software system (Oliver) effectively to manage stock (issues/returns/overdues) and borrowers
Ordering appropriate stock and materials
Processing stock
Developing stock - maintaining the good selection of reading material on offer and identifying new materials needed
Reader Development:
Book Displays
Posters
Library activities
Reading initiatives
Engaging with readers and encouraging reading
Promoting library usage and encouraging good library practice
Overseeing break times in the library, and helping to establish booking system
Keeping library tidy and in good order
This post is part time, for a minimum of 15 hours a week during term time, but this could be negotiated and increased to 20 hours if necessary.
Previous experience of working in libraries, or working with children would be advantageous.
King Ethelbert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and;Barring Service and in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), King Ethelbert School will undertake an online search via social media platforms of publicly available information concerning all short-listed candidates.
How to Apply: Via the Kent Teach website, or the school website. Closing Date: