School Librarian

Westbourne House School

Location: Chichester

Closing Date: 16th June 2024

Job type: Part-Time

Hours: 10am-2pm Mon-Fri, Term Time Only

Salary: £10,784.26 per annum (actual)

Start date: September 2024

Westbourne House is a day and boarding independent school with over 350 pupils, situated just to the east of Chichester in beautiful grounds of over 100 acres. The school is a kind, happy and supportive environment. 

The Role

We are looking to appoint a passionate and self-motivated School Librarian. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to encourage and facilitate a love of reading. You will work closely with the English department to maximise engagement with library resources. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in arranging events such author visits.

The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of children’s literature. Experience of working in a similar environment would be advantageous, as would sound knowledge of using a library management system. 

This will be a part time, term time only role, working 10am – 2pm, Monday to Friday. 

The salary for this role is £10,784.26 per annum.

Start date: September 2024

We can offer:
• Strong, supportive staff team 
• Competitive salary
• Membership of support staff pension scheme
• Use of the school’s facilities – swimming pool and sports facilities, subsidised staff 
   yoga class
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking

Closing date: 16th June 2024

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. For this reason, early applications are encouraged.

For more information, please download the job description.

To apply, please visit: https://www.westbournehouse.org/our-school/our-team-and-careers/job-opportunities 
Please apply by completing the application form. CVs may be attached, but not in place of the application form. Please return completed applications to Robyn Aubrey at [email protected].

Westbourne House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with current and past employers, online checks, the Disclosure & Barring Service, overseas checks and the Secretary of State’s Prohibition List from Teaching and Management.