Librarian & School Archivist

Salary

Salary Scale 18 - 21 £ 35,520 - £37,134 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £29,892.93 - £31,251.25)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and forward-thinking Librarian & School Archivist to join our vibrant educational community. This role is central to the intellectual life of the school, responsible for fostering a love of reading among students while meticulously preserving the rich history and heritage of our institution.

As Librarian, you will curate a diverse, inclusive collection and support students in developing essential information literacy skills. As Archivist, you will manage our historical collections, ensuring that the school's legacy is documented, protected, and accessible for future generations.

The postholder will have experience of working in a library, preferably a school library, and have a strong knowledge of Children's/Young Adult (YA) literature. They will also be part of the school's First Aid team (training will be given if required).

QEGS is a high achieving, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive converter academy. The school is a founding member of ICGS (International Coalition of Girls' Schools) with over 561 girls' schools across 24 countries globally, representing more than 350,000 students. The organisation is united in educating and empowering girls to be ethical, globally minded changemakers.

We are a member of The National College, the streaming home for high-quality professional development in education. They provide everything you need to strengthen, manage and evidence your professional development in one place, on one platform. Both memberships offer staff a vast range of resources and CPD opportunities.

We offer a valuable Employee Assistance Programme, with many benefits that support well-being, at no cost to employees. We are conveniently located within a 5 minute walk from High Barnet tube station, making us easily accessible, and also offer a multi-storey complimentary car parking facility to all of our employees.

Our teaching load allocations allow additional time for PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment). There is a two-week autumn term, half-term break. To support flexible working, staff have a timetabled early departure opportunity after lunch one afternoon per fortnight during a period identified as PPA on their timetable. The school is currently exploring what other steps it can take to offer further flexibility.

Employees also have complimentary access to our on-site fitness suite, swimming pool facilities and access to over 29 acres of land to enjoy.

As part of the School's commitment to staff wellbeing, staff will benefit from a two-week October half-term starting in the 2026 autumn term.

Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that, as part of the pre-employment process, we will undertake social media and other compliance checks. You will receive an email asking for your consent for the school to do so.

An application form and further information is available to download from our website. Please email your completed application form and accompanying letter to our vacancies page ().

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint ahead of the deadline.

Closing Date:
Monday 19 January 2026