School Library Assistant

Overview

School Librarian / Library Technician Secondary School (Southwark)

Location: London Borough of Southwark
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only long term until July 2028
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.

What we are looking for: an organized and proactive librarian/assistant who can manage library operations, support literacy, and collaborate with teaching staff to enhance reading and information literacy across the school.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.