Junior School Librarian - JAGS

This is an exciting opportunity for a librarian to join our Junior School. The postholder will be responsible for the effective running of the Pre-Prep and Prep libraries, taking into account the requirements of the School’s academic policies and curricula and pastoral programme. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a school environment or a library and will have a broad knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for children’s literature.

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning

• Support Staff Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Free onsite parking and bicycle storage
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1200 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Permanent, Part Time, 26 hours per week,Term Time plus 1 week in school holidays. Required from January 2027.

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £32,479.20 - £34,644.48 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Actual salary: £19,131.86 - £20,407.32 per annum for working 26 hours for 35 weeks per year, including one week during school holidays

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding commitment
JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.