Librarian/Cover Supervisor

Librarian/Cover Supervisor

Monday to Friday 8.15am - 4.15pm

Term time plus 6 INSET days and an additional 10 days in school holidays

To start September 2024

St Gabriel’s School is seeking to appoint a Librarian/Cover Supervisor to join our team. 

St Gabriel’s is an independent day school founded in 1929, which incorporates St Gabriel’s Nursery, our EYFS provision. At present, there are approximately 500 pupils in the School. Sandleford Priory dates back to the early Middle Ages and is set in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building within 33 acres of Capability Brown parkland, which provides a gracious setting in which to work. 

You will join us during an exciting time as we progress with our co-educational journey; leading to a fully co-educational school by September 2027. Alongside this exciting journey our school continues to thrive by offering an innovative and exciting education to children aged 6 months to 18 years. Our school is founded on community, inspiration, understanding and balance.

The Librarian has an important tutorial role in assisting staff and pupils finding information for various needs. It is essential that the Librarian promotes the highest standards of private study and research in the Library and encourages pupils to see the relevance of the Library as a central resource in their everyday lives. Above all, the Librarian is expected to play a key role in promoting a love of reading and an enthusiasm for books. The Librarian will also be needed to supervise study sessions and cover sessions as required.

The successful candidate will be; 

·        Highly personable and approachable with a professional manner.

·        Passionate and enthusiastic about literature.

·        Cooperative, helpful and accommodating nature.

·        Able to motivate and encourage pupils.

·        Ability to use initiative to lead the school Library.

·        Professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality.

·        Commit to working in a collegiate way.

·        Experienced working within a library environment is (highly desirable).

Salary and Benefits;

·        The salary offered is dependent on skills and experience

·        Generous contributory pension scheme

·        Group Life Assurance

·        Perkbox - retail discounts and wellbeing content

·        Financial Advice Service

·        Free parking

·        Free lunch, tea and coffee

To Apply:

Please apply by completing an Application Form (either through TES, or the St Gabriel’s application form found on the website) to hr@stgabriels.co.uk. Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 26th June 2024.

Interviews will take place on 5th August 2024.

St Gabriel’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate and verification under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.