Librarian

Robertsbridge Community College, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EA

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 09:30 - 14:30
• Contract type: Fixed term - 03.09.2026 - 31.08.2027
• Actual salary: £17,658.43 - £18,075.07 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Librarian – Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Librarian to join our highly motivated team.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community

through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Can multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise;
• Act with discretion, handling confidential information;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual improvement.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we continue to grow;
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils life chances.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Librarian - Job Pack.pdf - 5.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Robertsbridge Community College

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 750 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk
• Phone number: 01580 880360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robertsbridge-community-college-robertsbridge

Arranging a visit to Robertsbridge Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk.

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