About the School- Alleyn's Regent's Park
Cognita has entered into a Partnership with Alleyn's School's Group to create two leading independent day schools in North London.
Alleyn’s, is South London’s finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and a finalist in both the TES and Independent School of the Year awards in 2024.
Cognita’s flagship London School, North Bridge House, has campuses in Canonbury, Hampstead and Regent’s Park. The Regent’s Park and Hampstead campuses will become part of the Alleyn’s Schools Group. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park will open in September 2025 and Alleyn’s Hampstead in September 2026.
Regent’s Park Prep is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent’s Park and educates children aged 4–13. Currently preparing for 11+ and 13+ entry with an expectation that it becomes an 11+ centre of excellence from September 2026, the school draws pupils from across North London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line just a five-minute walk away.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Librarian to join our fantastic team on a part-time (0.5 FTE) basis.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
The School Librarian is responsible for the development, management, and promotion of the Prep School Library, ensuring its effectiveness as a learning resource and information service that supports both pupils and teachers. This role involves working in partnership with teaching staff to support topic work and curating resources to assist with curricular needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Library Management:Oversee the daily management and organisation of the library.
Resource Selection:Select, purchase, catalog, and promote library resources.
Stock Maintenance:Keep library stock current, relevant, and inclusive, ensuring multicultural representation and gender equality. Provide quality texts that support all age groups and abilities.
Literature Awareness:Stay informed about new children's literature through relevant organizations and websites, as well as developments in education and librarianship.
Professional Development:Proactively source courses for personal professional development.
Resource Promotion:Promote library resources through displays that complement and support curriculum topics and special events (e.g., author visits, story readings, competitions, Book Week, National Poetry Day), keeping the library engaging and vital.
This role is crucial in fostering a love for reading and learning among students, making the library a vibrant and essential part of the school community.
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
•Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently
•Expertise in online searching using both the Internet and subscription services
•Experienced Librarian
•Experience using a Library management system
Desirable:
•Qualified Librarian
To view our detailed candidate pack, please Click Here .
Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Aviva Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 6th July.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.
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