Graduate Trainee Librarian
Westminster School
Salary: £25,834.73 (actual) equating to a full-time equivalent of £30,784 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed term
We are looking for an organised, customer focused, enthusiastic, and confident Graduate Trainee Librarian to join our team of librarians.
The successful candidate will help maintain the library as a calm, comfortable, welcoming, information-rich space that supports both study and reading for pleasure. They will support the Librarians in the day-to-day operation of the Library, including, but not limited to circulation and organisation of library resources, issuing materials, processing new stock, maintaining well-ordered shelves and creating engaging library information both in the Library and on social media.
This role is designed to provide the post holder with structured training and hands-on experience across a wide range of tasks, offering the chance to develop key library skills and gain a strong understanding of how a school library operates. The role is also designed to support those looking to pursue a recognised postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, IT and behaviour management skills are essential as the post holder will take primary responsibility for the Issue Desk at the start of each day, answering enquiries, registering classes, supervising pupils as needed and helping to ensure a focused and orderly environment.
Prior experience working in a library is not essential and the successful candidate will receive ongoing training and support from qualified librarians to build their library knowledge and learn new skills.
Benefits include:
- Generous School pension Scheme
- Free Access to the School's leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours).
- Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period
- Private medical insurance (opt in)
- Free school meals are also available when on-site during working hours for the role.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is midday on Thursday 28th May 2026.
In-person interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding commitment
Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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