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Learning Resources Librarian
£, – £, per annum (pro-rota)
Permanent (Job Share)
Part Time ( hours)
Roehampton, London
On-site
Positions Available
Are you an experienced Librarian with a passion for children’s literature and a desire to make a real impact on education in schools?
Two part-time vacancies have arisen within our Learning Resources Service (LRS) – a dynamic school library service – following retirement and a department restructure.
Join our busy office-based team and help us support teaching and learning by providing a wide range of resources to subscribing primary schools. From engaging story props to guided reading materials, we ensure pupils have access to the tools they need to thrive.
If you’re enthusiastic about promoting literacy and creativity and want to be part of a service that enhances education, we’d love to hear from you!
About the role
As a Learning Resources Librarian, you will work both independently and collaboratively as part of an -hour job share. Your core working hours are likely to be between : and :, spread over three days per week, with one of those days being a Wednesday. We offer some flexibility in how the hours are arranged.
Reporting to the Senior Learning Resources Librarian, you will play an active role in the day-to-day running of the library. Key responsibilities include issuing and returning items, shelving resources, and ensuring the collection is well maintained and organised. The position also involves some physical activity, such as lifting and moving of resources, as part of routine library operations.
In addition, you will support wider library services and assist with maintaining the effective delivery of the resources to schools compiled according to the National Curriculum, and teachers’ requests.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
1. Experience of working in libraries or with collections of written material.
2. Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
3. Good IT skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
While formal qualifications are not essential, a relevant qualification would be advantageous as would an interest in children’s literature.
If you meet the criteria and wish to contribute to a busy school library service that supports pupils’ learning, we invite you to apply.
For an informal discussion about the role,