School Librarian

Kensington Prep School is seeking a positive and approachable Librarian to join the team at one of the UK’s most successful prep schools.

Your key responsibilities will include guiding and advising pupils in their selection of books, encouraging them to read widely, ensuring the library is an organised, welcoming and engaging learning environment and leading an extra-curricular programme that includes book clubs, events and competitions that promote a lifelong love of reading.

Kensington Prep School has transformed its library to put reading at the heart of the school. It contains over 10,000 works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and play scripts. The stock is continually being added to. From Year 2, each class has a weekly library session. Reception and Year 1 visit to browse and familiarise themselves with the layout of the library. You will work closely with the Head, Head of English and other teachers so that pupils gain maximum benefit from such a valuable resource. 

If you are a passionate individual, able to establish a rapport with students, and are strongly motivated to make yourself an active part of this thriving community, we would love to hear from you.

Why Kensington Prep?

Based in Fulham, we are justifiably proud of our reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards. Our girls (aged 4-11) achieve outstanding academic results, the school recently received the highest possible inspection grade - 'exceptional' and our facilities are superb and cutting-edge. 

In a warm, nurturing atmosphere, we combine traditional values with forward-thinking and provide a rich curriculum. We encourage pupils' independence, individuality, resilience and thinking. 

The school was the first in the Girls' Day School Trust established in 1873 (the GDST network now comprises 25 schools). We have been a pioneering force for women's education ever since. 

Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team. We are the highest rated GDST school in a recent Best Companies employee survey and the GDST is in the top 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for. We offer competitive salary scales, excellent conditions of service and career development opportunities. With the recent completion of new ground-breaking facilities, it is a particularly exciting time to join the school.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 

• Training grants for qualifications 

• Generous pension schemes 

• Free life assurance benefit 

• Free school lunches 

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools 

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. 

Applications should be received by Friday 25th June 2021. 

Interviews will take place week commencing 28th June 2021.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included 

The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.