Assistant Librarian

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Librarian to work 10 hours per week, term time only on a permanent contract. Hours of working will be 10.30am – 4.00pm Mondays and Tuesdays. Must be able to work on own initiative and have experience of working with children in a similar setting.

Our library is a well‑resourced hub of activity where students are encouraged to develop a love and appreciation for reading. The role involves assisting with the development, managing and organisation of the Library to ensure provision of resources and information to staff and students. The successful candidate will be flexible, have excellent organisational skills and enjoy working in a team.

Salary is based on NJC pay points 9 – 11, full‑time equivalent of £27,254 – £28,142. Actual salary for working 10 hours per week (5 hours per day, inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch break), term time only plus 2 Inset Days is £6,270 – £6,475 per annum.

In return we can offer:

• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Clear on-boarding and professional development pathways, including early careers framework

Fairfield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Excalibur Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age;

and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre‑employment checks.