Assistant Librarian
Ampleforth College
Ampleforth College
- £17,160 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2026
Job overview
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time only (32 weeks per year)
Salary: £17,160
Closing date: Monday 20th April, midday
Interviews: Week commencing 27th April
Start Date: September 2026
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values. At its foundation, the basic mission of a Catholic School is to invite young people into a transforming encounter with Christ through the life of the Christian Community. This gift is realised in Catholic Education as a place where children grow in:
self-knowledge
self-acceptance
self-gift
We are looking for an assistant to help the Librarian with the day to day running of the school library, including supervision and registration of students, helping students and teachers to find and use resources, and keeping the library well-presented and organised.
The ideal candidate will be educated to A Level with previous experience of working with young people. You will be IT literate, well-organised and efficient, and have a keen eye for detail. You will be friendly and approachable with the confidence to take charge whilst being calm and patient. You should also be able to communicate your enthusiasm for books and reading.
The library opening times are 08:30-21:00 weekdays, 08:30-13:00 Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons. Assistance is required 6 days a week, and weekend work would be arranged as a regular commitment. To help accommodate this, a range of working patterns for this role will be considered (full-time, part-time, job-share).
About the school:
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to encourage our students to develop Benedictine Scholarship; that they would become life-long learners, who are reflective and resilient, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, with an ability to transfer knowledge and skills across different contexts, in a discerning and critically engaging manner, through good academic habits, and a love of reading. We wish for our students to be digitally equipped for the 21st century, but mindful of any associated ethical implications regarding the use of this technology or programs. Finally, we want for our students to always be striving to give of their best.
We offer a Compass for Life, recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents. Our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
Ampleforth has a fantastic range of benefits to offer, such as:
Free meal during working hours
E-Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (pending)
A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
Pension – Ampleforth College Group Personal Pension Scheme
Subsidised on-site gym membership
Free car parking on site
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
A friendly and supportive working environment
10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
Fee remission (at the Head’s discretion)
Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact the Human Resources department on 01439 766793 or employment@ampleforth.org.uk
If you are seeking a highly rewarding position, please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon, 20th April
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Ampleforth College
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Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth’s location is a huge asset. There are few better places for young people to grow up. Some describe it as a teenage heaven, with a vast amount of space, a huge range of activities and facilities, and lots of friends with which to share the experience and have fun. Our students love being here and Old Amplefordians frequently come back to visit the community and our stunning valley.
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken. There is a strong House structure with 7 boys / girls houses and 1 co-ed junior house for Years 7 and 8. Each has dedicated staff (Housemistress / master, Chaplain, Matron, Tutors, and support team) and are real homes where children in different year groups mix and form lasting friendships with each other and with staff - their second family. Full boarding engrains a deep sense of community and provides a rich experience, allowing students to immerse themselves in everything the school has to offer. Four-day long exeats provide breaks to go home with families often visiting at weekends too.
Lessons and sports fixtures run from Monday to Saturday with a broad and varied programme of activities, events and social life in the evenings and weekends, as well as one afternoon devoted entirely to activities. We offer a remarkable range, from every type of musical ensemble (including bagpipe band), CCF, drama, art, sports, community work and fundraising for the school charity, to countryside pursuits, Landrover restoration, gardening, cooking, and numerous academic societies. With fantastic facilities - a sports centre, acres of pitches and courts, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, equestrian school, dance studio, theatre, our own shoot, and fishing lakes - all can discover and develop their interests and talents. Everyone attends Mass on Sundays with prayers twice daily as well as retreats, Chaplaincy and Lectio.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to coach students to become increasingly independent in their thinking, learning and coping and so develop the skills critical to flourishing in life.
Ampleforth offers a Compass for Life. Catholic education and Benedictine principles, the basis of successful education all over Europe for centuries, provide a foundation that is forward thinking, inclusive, and meets the needs of 21st century students. Recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents, our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
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