Librarian

South Hampstead High School, the Independent Girls’ School of the Year 2022, is seeking an individual with a knowledge of children’s literature and experience of working with primary aged children to play a key role in the junior school library.

The successful candidate will encourage our pupils to develop a love of reading and support them in accessing a wide range of literature, in addition to ensuring pupils benefit from enriching library lessons and activities.

Each class in the Junior School (Reception to Year 6) has weekly lessons of approximately 30 minutes with the librarian. Our librarian also contributes to the wider curriculum, organising author visits and contributing to the planning of events such as World Book Day.

The working hours are 1.5 or 2 days per week, during term time only.

Experience of working in a library is not essential. However, the successful candidate will need experience of working with schools or with children.

About the school

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts
• Free lunch during term time

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd September 2024 at 9am.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people. 

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.