Librarian

Librarian

To start – September 2025

We are currently seeking a librarian to join and work within our support team at Shebbear College. The role would suit someone with prior librarian experience or someone with relevant experience looking to move into the education sector. 

Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.

We are looking for a librarian who will have presence within the school and will forge strong  relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. Being able to run the organisational and operational side of the Library, whilst also creating and leading a strategic vision for the Library in the next five years is an integral part of the role

The main role will be to be based in the library, managing the physical space, supervising pupils, managing the library catalogue and supporting pupils and staff with library resources. The ability to support the additional needs department is also a key part of this role.

A full job description is available on request.

We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skill and attributes for this varied and exciting role.

You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

• Working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location 
• A competitive salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector 
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time 
• Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time 
• Free use of the college facilities such as gymnasium

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000859

Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs. 

Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs 

No agencies please. 

Closing Date: 18th June 2025

Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received. 

PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.   

The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.