Librarian (Maternity Cover)

Pittville School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JD

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,580.00 - £23,429.00 Annually (Actual)

Librarian (Maternity Cover) job summary

LIBRARIAN (MATERNITY COVER)

Grade 6 (30 hours per week, term time only plus inset days)

Salary Range: £31,015 to £33,672 (points 15-20) Pro-rata

Actual Salary: £21,580 to £23,429 (0.6958 FTE)

One-year fixed term or until the member of staff returns from maternity (whichever is earliest)

We are looking to recruit a creative, friendly and independent Librarian with a clear enthusiasm for working with young people.

The post is suited to someone who enjoys working with young people, and is willing to work flexibly, with a collaborative English team in a school library environment. The post holder should be accurate and methodical in their work methods and have the enthusiasm to help provide a high-quality service. They should enjoy working as part of a team and be capable of using their own initiative. In order to help maintain a co-operative and friendly atmosphere, good communication skills and a sense of humour are essential. As the post includes working at the issue desk, including circulation and enquiry services, you will have good IT and communication skills.

This position is for 30 hours per week/term time plus inset days only operating from 8.45 am to 3.15 pm on Mondays to Fridays and will commence October 2026.

The closing date is: 9am on 21st September 2026

Interview date to be confirmed

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pittville School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 858 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pittville School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pittville-school

Pittville School is a rapidly improving 11-16 school situated in a superb setting in the heart of Cheltenham. Results are rising year on year and we are particularly proud that visitors to our school always comment on the excellent behaviour and attitude to learning exhibited by our students.

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