School Library Assistant

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a confident, caring and organized individual with a passion for inspiring a love of reading in young people, to join our Library team in the Senior School. The successful candidate will support the day‑to‑day operation of the library, ensuring it provides a quality learning environment for our students in the Senior School. Previous library experience would be advantageous but not essential.

The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and visitors is essential as is the ability to use digital library systems.

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the library for Senior School students.
• Use and maintain digital library systems.
• Participate in the extra‑curricular life of the College and assist with library‑related events.

• Willingness to play a full part in the extra‑curricular life of the College.
• Sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the College.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff and visitors.
• Experience with digital library systems (advantageous but not essential).

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Generous fee remission for children of staff educated at the College.
• Free lunches and car parking.
• Use of the Fitness Suite.
• Access to an online employee benefits hub, discounted gift cards, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes.

St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

To apply for this position, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by phone at  Click the Apply Now link above.

Closing date: 10 am on Monday, 16th March 2026. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, 23rd March. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.

St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)