Librarian

About the role

Librarian
Sir John Lawes School

Grade: H6 dependant on experience

Hours: 37 hours per week – (term-time + inset)

Start Date: June 2025

Actual salary: From £25,088 per annum

Sir John Lawes School is looking for a Librarian to contribute to their drive to improve literacy across the school. The Librarian will develop a love of reading by utilising the library's resources and will promote reading initiative by ensuring that they meet the diverse needs of students. The successful candidate will collaborate with the English faculty and organise various library events throughout the academic year to engage students and foster a vibrant reading culture within the school.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time please see our website for further details: Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, or contact HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 13 May 2025, 9am

Interview date: 16 May 2025

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.