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8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree, library management experience in education, strong vision for library operation, excellent communication skills, and high standards of behavior.
  • You will promote reading, assist with resource selection, coordinate events with teachers, deliver information skills lessons, and manage daily library operations.

Requirements

  • Education to degree level or equivalent (essential).
  • Post-graduate diploma/certification/chartered status in Librarianship or Information Science (desirable).
  • A strong background in managing a library within an educational setting.
  • Vision for how a library should operate in an academically successful day school.
  • The ability to promote the Library in a busy academic school.
  • Demonstrable high standards of behaviour and the ability to model the School values (intellectual curiosity and scholarship, endeavour, breadth and balance, and valuing one another and the environment).
  • Ability to build trust and engage with students.
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of literacy, attention to detail and ability to use initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a love of learning and reading through events, competitions, holiday reading schemes, and themed activities.
  • Ensure the delivery and ongoing development of high-quality provision in the Library and be well-informed about new publications, age-appropriate literature for children and developments in literacy.
  • Promote activities and events to enhance learning, encourage reading and use of the Library for research and study by pupils and staff.
  • Assist pupils and staff with resource selection and research strategies, supporting the school Research programmes (e.g. EPQ in the Sixth Form, HPQ in the Middle School, and Lower School Research projects) and staff professional development.
  • Liaise with subject teachers to embed library resources and activities into schemes of work.
  • Liaise with members of teaching staff to schedule in-library classes and research sessions.
  • Design and deliver library and information-skills lessons to Lower School classes.
  • Answer day-to-day queries; manage book issuance, returns, and retrieval of overdue items.

FAQs

What is the location of the librarian position?

The librarian position is located in Cambridge.

What is the salary range for this job?

The salary range for this job is £30,117 to £32,072 per annum (pro rata from £32,738 to £34,868 FTE).

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are 43.75 hours a week, term time only.

What type of school is The Perse School?

The Perse School is one of the country's leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3 to 18.

When does the role of School Librarian start?

The role of School Librarian is set to start in September 2025.

What experience is required for the librarian position?

Candidates should have a strong interest in children's and young adult literature, along with experience in managing a library, ideally within an educational setting.

What responsibilities will the successful candidate have?

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management, and promotion of the school library, providing individualized service, encouraging reading for pleasure, and supporting teaching and learning throughout the school.

Will there be opportunities for library development?

Yes, there are exciting plans to refurbish the library during the summer of 2026 to enhance the facilities provided to pupils.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

A degree level education or equivalent is essential, with a post-graduate diploma or chartered status in Librarianship or Information Science being desirable.

What skills are important for this librarian position?

Important skills include strong communication and interpersonal skills, high literacy, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to engage with students effectively.

Is there an assistant librarian in the library?

Yes, the Librarian is assisted by an Assistant Librarian and supported by a team of pupil librarians and staff on duty during busy periods.

What initiatives will the librarian need to promote?

The librarian will need to promote events, competitions, holiday reading schemes, and themed activities to foster a love of learning and reading among students.

How will the librarian support faculty and students?

The librarian will assist pupils and staff with resource selection and research strategies, and liaise with subject teachers to embed library resources into their work.

What approach does the school take towards professional development?

The school is committed to personal and professional development opportunities for staff to ensure engagement and purpose in their roles.

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