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School Library Assistant

Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ 15 - 17 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: SE21, West Dulwich, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

School Librarian / Library Technician – Secondary School (Southwark)

Location: London Borough of Southwark
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only long term until July 2027
Salary: £15 – 17 PHR

Are you an organised, student-focused School Librarian, Library Assistant, or Library Technician looking for your next opportunity in a vibrant secondary school?
Our partner school in Southwark is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to lead the day-to-day running of their school library and support literacy across the school.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage the daily operations of the school library

  * Support students with research, reading, homework, and literacy development

  * Catalogue, organise and maintain books, digital resources, and library systems

  * Deliver library inductions and promote reading for pleasure across year groups

  * Assist teaching staff with resources for lessons and curriculum projects

  * Oversee library behaviour, independent study, and quiet working areas

  * Coordinate book loans, returns, reservations, and stock management

  * Support whole-school literacy events, book fairs, and reading initiatives

Requirements

  * Experience as a School Librarian, Library Technician, Library Assistant, or similar

  * Strong organisational and administrative skills

  * Confident using library management systems (e.g., Eclipse, Accessit, Oliver)

  * Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students

  * A passion for reading, information literacy, and supporting young people

  * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What the School Offers

  * A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment

  * Opportunities for professional development and library training

  * A diverse student community with strong literacy ambitions

  * Modern facilities and a well-resourced library space

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