Library Assistant

Library Assistant

1-year Fixed Term, Part-Time, Term Time only

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1550 pupils and over one hundred boarding or flexi-boarding pupils. It was founded in 1596 by Elizabeth I’s last Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift, and is the oldest school in Croydon. Whitgift enjoys facilities of outstanding quality, amongst the best available nationally, in a beautiful parkland estate in South Croydon with excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.                                                       

To assist the Head Librarian in the everyday operation of the School Libraries in providing a high standard of service to meet the needs of the pupils and staff. You will be working as part of a small, experienced team and be given training to take on new shared responsibility for the smooth running of the School Libraries on a day-to-day basis under the supervision of the Head Librarian.

This post reports to the Head Librarian.

Salary: Salary Range for this role is currently Point 10 £25,699 to Point 13 £28,221 per annum (based on a full-time, full year equivalent). This equates to £16,704 to £18,343 gross per annum (pro rata to 41.6 weeks (term-time only and including 5.6 weeks’ holiday pay) based upon a 32.5 hour working week). It is important to note that actual pay will be determined by the start and end date of the contract.

The Library Assistant will work 5 days a week. The hours of work will be 10.00 am to 5.15 pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday during Term Time only. There will be a requirement for flexibility with start and finish times to meet the needs of the Department or for school events throughout the year. Any changes will be agreed with the Head Librarian and are to be mutually agreed in advance.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

This post is a Fixed Term Contract. No fee discount applies to this post.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

For further information about the role and the skills required, see the documents below and the green 'Apply Now' button for the online application form. For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk. For specific queries regarding the role, please telephone Atiya Bauer on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail  ab@whitgift.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Whitgift School (part of the Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).