Senior Librarian (including 6th Form Academic Coach)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our library team to provide an effective library and information service to support teaching and learning across the school. Applicants should have a passion for reading and the ability to engender this enthusiasm in our students.   

Applicants should have a friendly and approachable manner, excellent communication and IT skills as well as a genuine enthusiasm to work with young people. 

In addition to the core library duties, you will be expected to:

-         undertake the role of an academic coach/mentor in the 6th form (this will involve meeting individuals and groups of students to improve their independent study skills, time management, organisation and in doing so, supporting them to raise their attainment) 

-         work in collaboration with teaching staff and 6th form pastoral leaders to monitor the quality and quantity of work completed in the 6th form library

-         take a proactive approach in promoting reading for pleasure and independent learning

Experience of working in a library and/or with young people is preferable though not essential.

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.

Ofsted (2024) judged Swanshurst to be Outstanding for a second time. Our Ofsted report can be found here.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

For further details and an application form please visit the vacancies section of our website (www.swanshurst.org/vacancies/1139.html) or contact recruitment@swanshurst.org. . Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. Please submit all completed applications to recruitment@swanshurst.org Please note only application forms downloaded from the Swanshurst School website or obtained directly from Swanshurst School will be accepted.