Library Assistant and Sixth Form Study Facilitator

Overview

The King's School, Worcester seeks a proactive, confident and approachable individual to join our Senior School community in a key support role within the Library and Sixth Form study areas as a Library Assistant and Sixth Form Study Facilitator. The successful candidate will support the Librarian in maintaining the Library as a welcoming, well-organised and attractive resource that supports the whole school community.

They will also support Sixth Form students during Supervised Private Study (SPS) sessions, maintaining a calm, silent and purposeful working environment that facilitates independent learning. The post-holder will play an important role in promoting reading, fostering independent study habits and upholding high standards of behaviour and conduct in both the Library and Sixth Form study spaces.

This is a permanent role, offered on a term time only basis commencing September 2026. An average of 30.5 hours per week to be worked across five days on a shared shift pattern with the Librarian, in order to ensure that the Library is staffed between 8am and 6pm.

Salary: £14.21 per hour/£17,596 per annum based on the term time only working pattern described above.

An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the job description and person specification below.

• Support the Librarian in maintaining the Library as a welcoming, well-organised resource that supports the whole school community.
• Support Sixth Form students during Supervised Private Study (SPS) sessions, maintaining a calm, silent and purposeful working environment that facilitates independent learning.
• Promote reading and foster independent study habits; uphold high standards of behaviour and conduct in the Library and Sixth Form study spaces.

• Applicants must complete an application form which can be found on the Vacancies page of our website and should be emailed to
• When completing the supporting statement of the application form please refer to the job description and person specification and provide a detailed employment history.
• Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR team at
• Final date to receive applications: 9am Monday 29th June 2026.
• We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity and are an equal opportunities employer.
• A well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• Generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
• Career development and support for professional studies; access to training and development; opportunities for progression where possible.
• Access to the School’s sports facilities including gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• Private medical insurance available through the School for group rates.
• Lunch provided during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
• Access to the School library resources and services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme available.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.